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 4383391 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4385438 epoch_slot_no: 638 block_no: 4383214 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2712 time: 2020-07-05 01:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63b8dd2ccc813c6e291fb72b51543b79a6c19f00335aa989ee15d3ff33e58c8bBlock Operator
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