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 4383730 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4385777 epoch_slot_no: 977 block_no: 4383553 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1106 time: 2020-07-05 03:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40ed4eeb05e195d8b9a27f84c2c3c0ef3b459d5b988cdd0ace2c275b62b4398fBlock Operator
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