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 4382963 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4385010 epoch_slot_no: 210 block_no: 4382786 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2921 time: 2020-07-04 22:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff8acd65f3de88e096f7b577a439adace0f18bd7f5287dc7a1d18e1bc5b2456eBlock Operator
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