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 4382965 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4385012 epoch_slot_no: 212 block_no: 4382788 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 994 time: 2020-07-04 22:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe87e2c67092fe93a0b263e82320af1021a1a4b071df69cef7d0e6d78214be946Block Operator
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