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 4384543 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386590 epoch_slot_no: 1790 block_no: 4384366 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5993 time: 2020-07-05 07:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8721c5c6f4003886580104c029f34ac594fce4255780108fd24eeb1f46ba75bBlock Operator
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