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 4383871 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4385918 epoch_slot_no: 1118 block_no: 4383694 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-07-05 03:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4651fe410bc9a5a8c085c699742e6b960e07f6c6fcd5638e138b4b6a8553fdfBlock Operator
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