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 4382980 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4385027 epoch_slot_no: 227 block_no: 4382803 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3018 time: 2020-07-04 23:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeed6e6c9f07afa4d5c46815974154d30ffe9cb4e9472af5a5e0b47444ed75105Block Operator
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