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 4384274 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4386321 epoch_slot_no: 1521 block_no: 4384097 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2984 time: 2020-07-05 06:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35fc7e56bf6215b186d9b83ac606acc653d41175d30ee6caf4226e8574e51a8cBlock Operator
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