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 4382820 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4384867 epoch_slot_no: 67 block_no: 4382643 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1754 time: 2020-07-04 22:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x881605a2f5f5b005720f87d2f9224da2e0c27be9e12258d2debe61b9eae49d30Block Operator
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