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 4384417 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386464 epoch_slot_no: 1664 block_no: 4384240 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1504 time: 2020-07-05 06:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe0203f6a493a905c719cb271e30c082d5d481072ec93fafe5324b0e02f8954bBlock Operator
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