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 4384339 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4386386 epoch_slot_no: 1586 block_no: 4384162 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-07-05 06:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4136445f749ec95178f7a52c23aa68af1e6a5b939f124df265754d965126178Block Operator
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