A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4382028 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4384075 epoch_slot_no: 20875 block_no: 4381851 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 960 time: 2020-07-04 17:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd880ab4a1f58d2a79a90e4b2ec8924df40e6270ec4d31cd7ee23887d2e29fb9Block Operator
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