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 4383231 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4385278 epoch_slot_no: 478 block_no: 4383054 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1274 time: 2020-07-05 00:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x928430310d54cd8499e83bfa77dccc2bf9fce17a3e8addd6e88a4eb50e5491f2Block Operator
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