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 4382046 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4384093 epoch_slot_no: 20893 block_no: 4381869 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2449 time: 2020-07-04 17:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47dff60ace023759ceb16ba3c4d48b24f7f646ca0eb16c9debe919b5eb629400Block Operator
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