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 4382418 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4384465 epoch_slot_no: 21265 block_no: 4382241 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2020-07-04 19:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08e85330091831e24dee719cb9100fb70ddac21dc02901f9892dc95a97ef5997Block Operator
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