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 4384250 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386297 epoch_slot_no: 1497 block_no: 4384073 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2390 time: 2020-07-05 06:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a1405831f768985b8a4a02d151e0bc8d8e162b3c829a459583e1c5460072a9eBlock Operator
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