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 4384104 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386151 epoch_slot_no: 1351 block_no: 4383927 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2142 time: 2020-07-05 05:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c4f6f21342d9a91a1f7a55b3c6caa335e8b4a174eaf42eda10a4b3adf03da58Block Operator
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