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 4382566 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4384613 epoch_slot_no: 21413 block_no: 4382389 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1170 time: 2020-07-04 20:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72458a8faed12c2720c50b4fb9b75e22d697db98c9b9e78680c15e41d7d8b2c4Block Operator
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