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 4383850 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4385897 epoch_slot_no: 1097 block_no: 4383673 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2885 time: 2020-07-05 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27bd9d27470586925fda15ee7847b4c6230d1bdb5712bb25ae4a55634258acc0Block Operator
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