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 4382126 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4384173 epoch_slot_no: 20973 block_no: 4381949 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3948 time: 2020-07-04 18:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x163a66889886dbfb8c337f3f67a8015e7907cdc0e1657fbd42be1f4d42475578Block Operator
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