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 4384395 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386442 epoch_slot_no: 1642 block_no: 4384218 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1659 time: 2020-07-05 06:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd0cf50c36142fd10e62e30887eaa4c7d4f5f659948d0eb243ca8258d8dd2528Block Operator
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