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 4382698 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4384745 epoch_slot_no: 21545 block_no: 4382521 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3349 time: 2020-07-04 21:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaff936745531b59aefdab1c3d2980dacb7a644482fda548b698b73bf79497970Block Operator
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