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 4384454 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386501 epoch_slot_no: 1701 block_no: 4384277 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4902 time: 2020-07-05 07:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf757d588ad2da720b97cb5091dc772063005f7851554b5c628a9bf51bd03761dBlock Operator
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