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 4383968 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386015 epoch_slot_no: 1215 block_no: 4383791 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2809 time: 2020-07-05 04:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4e84880897e44898dbb6172332d0ee9a6104e2607e5cd912c515d71f91626ffBlock Operator
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