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 4384399 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4386446 epoch_slot_no: 1646 block_no: 4384222 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 925 time: 2020-07-05 06:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9370a4e91261ec438ac1c1aa0868c820d6abc89630918d4d1e9808f2d92ec7beBlock Operator
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