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 4382143 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4384190 epoch_slot_no: 20990 block_no: 4381966 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4624 time: 2020-07-04 18:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd68590a05cc33e290644f0f3ac7f11230508e77d3d1b02f40562c3023ea6c3eaBlock Operator
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