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 4382915 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4384962 epoch_slot_no: 162 block_no: 4382738 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2433 time: 2020-07-04 22:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbee31761bebffe6a963e179e200bc973caf09ebb5ba23db3ecf7ddf5e7014aa6Block Operator
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