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 4382736 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4384783 epoch_slot_no: 21583 block_no: 4382559 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2251 time: 2020-07-04 21:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd35447329ad86430c5ad9e6bfb688de23696ea6fd056a8db500ff3bd78611e2Block Operator
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