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 4383493 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4385540 epoch_slot_no: 740 block_no: 4383316 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2020-07-05 01:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68b102c2535a88d36658214c509f4f84c6bc1ae4d67200cf21b2817e4e5ee37aBlock Operator
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