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 4384074 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386121 epoch_slot_no: 1321 block_no: 4383897 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1680 time: 2020-07-05 05:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe72b4246673942a93d44c73892edd5300835805ee82a071372d06c94747dde8Block Operator
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