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 4382176 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4384223 epoch_slot_no: 21023 block_no: 4381999 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3919 time: 2020-07-04 18:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e4b35cdad97b7b19e9082539111ff2987b6a5d3a96360098f9f37aa9bfbb39eBlock Operator
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