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 4382952 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4384999 epoch_slot_no: 199 block_no: 4382775 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8087 time: 2020-07-04 22:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8b530d24f93ace3c11c3520c0106066683f52f0b5b04e4718fe3d7aa4a481f0Block Operator
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