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 4382347 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4384394 epoch_slot_no: 21194 block_no: 4382170 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1145 time: 2020-07-04 19:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x589ec56d2a6b64c8e89820ef108f3eedce0a88709ed5e0d71be8814d3cb8c123Block Operator
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