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 4384168 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386215 epoch_slot_no: 1415 block_no: 4383991 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2372 time: 2020-07-05 05:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49beca03e66c29e13b2384d6cb8379fd1cd40eae57c48595354507446ec23859Block Operator
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