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 4382291 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4384338 epoch_slot_no: 21138 block_no: 4382114 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4012 time: 2020-07-04 19:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00270b1adeacfdac518d1f77e219db9b12e35d94f347eca0c0f2a4699b60227bBlock Operator
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