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 4384195 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386242 epoch_slot_no: 1442 block_no: 4384018 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4005 time: 2020-07-05 05:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42cfd1aef848c8a2cd66135036607bd7b5fe4d74235af86b8276fe6b6816ab43Block Operator
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