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 4384171 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386218 epoch_slot_no: 1418 block_no: 4383994 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1266 time: 2020-07-05 05:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0288eb8687ba9a85cbba01135d5ec04865a810f7886cc0d10b8c6286c125d01Block Operator
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