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 4383157 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4385204 epoch_slot_no: 404 block_no: 4382980 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6707 time: 2020-07-04 23:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd61926555cc1671f7ceb87a6ba5954c6dae8d02b85377f89df1bd8f99138b14Block Operator
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