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 4384623 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4386670 epoch_slot_no: 1870 block_no: 4384446 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8648 time: 2020-07-05 08:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f091cb91e46b0ecac7d1a623a09fe7f10272c0a67e2f548826a9bd0b567e304Block Operator
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