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 4384571 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386618 epoch_slot_no: 1818 block_no: 4384394 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2803 time: 2020-07-05 07:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f38459d60a53f6660943fb512a26c17f3db970f6cf8945f5677c13da8ed6b0cBlock Operator
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