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 4384530 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4386577 epoch_slot_no: 1777 block_no: 4384353 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2791 time: 2020-07-05 07:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f1b654cc1088db090e970d8c53c4545a593c93c62a0d92d1ebeeac7834c8029Block Operator
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