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 4384469 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4386516 epoch_slot_no: 1716 block_no: 4384292 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1287 time: 2020-07-05 07:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63a575f0c57789f454685d13246a773e8230f6225d4699d51152d1f0af0abeb2Block Operator
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