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 4383160 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4385207 epoch_slot_no: 407 block_no: 4382983 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4714 time: 2020-07-05 00:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66e7cf67667b30aa1dae32cb8a321cd828dc3e0c02c36cf604b54c3da7aff9c7Block Operator
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