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 4384597 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386644 epoch_slot_no: 1844 block_no: 4384420 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3165 time: 2020-07-05 07:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45bc9e7a66ef86810e73104ee9eb9c9293df7a781e6a26efb76bca44eb775126Block Operator
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