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 4383490 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4385537 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 4383313 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11237 time: 2020-07-05 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa56523dc7e7dec92dcf98d9d2f3d3725a3a93f28f1b35fb42245ee5dffb94fd2Block Operator
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