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 4384452 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4386499 epoch_slot_no: 1699 block_no: 4384275 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2697 time: 2020-07-05 07:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x132ecf08dea47f319fcc7e5e75596bf0767a6f22694f3b572b0d54cfd10f6148Block Operator
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