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 4384134 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4386181 epoch_slot_no: 1381 block_no: 4383957 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2681 time: 2020-07-05 05:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8782f1fc74469f6af20626a0bd397e5fd53b39f78c522b714b2c77c31ebe5c3aBlock Operator
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