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 4384601 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386648 epoch_slot_no: 1848 block_no: 4384424 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1607 time: 2020-07-05 08:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a989bfd09cbdaed24329671bb3331f7254ef0c4b0a0314a8f25e5449923ed12Block Operator
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