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 4382136 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4384183 epoch_slot_no: 20983 block_no: 4381959 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1251 time: 2020-07-04 18:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd219a70f86b4f5c2b783f0b4ec33f08f8ce54e310b5e66b22e0bb58d8eefac15Block Operator
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