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 4384512 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4386559 epoch_slot_no: 1759 block_no: 4384335 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2020-07-05 07:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x021d5458ab116ab7386b67cea4f42eaf2a3f7b2105901c85eba732eca52d1564Block Operator
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