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 4382944 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4384991 epoch_slot_no: 191 block_no: 4382767 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4265 time: 2020-07-04 22:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8a485717375067317744990882eb06c07b8b8082ec9181d855b3a5b1964133fBlock Operator
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