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 4383252 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4385299 epoch_slot_no: 499 block_no: 4383075 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2209 time: 2020-07-05 00:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b33d5657b164ba4dfdc81e4353dcc0949066097a6f0a2dcb9b3193225dcadc4Block Operator
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