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 4382458 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4384505 epoch_slot_no: 21305 block_no: 4382281 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1198 time: 2020-07-04 20:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8ec454b76954d6c7b8b00e70b8c90134153c7a61bd345b57db92e38e3d0a1d2Block Operator
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