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 4383258 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4385305 epoch_slot_no: 505 block_no: 4383081 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2626 time: 2020-07-05 00:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f51653ad79ba1782ad017c65d15f28321230ff6a7e367f191cf7847cc91d0acBlock Operator
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