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 4384435 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386482 epoch_slot_no: 1682 block_no: 4384258 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3057 time: 2020-07-05 07:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb97ade7585c462dcedfd03bc3c26d533dc0e9f8d3936cb3a5a063b9303f0957dBlock Operator
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