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 4384645 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4386692 epoch_slot_no: 1892 block_no: 4384468 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1557 time: 2020-07-05 08:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99abe7c2aeda662757fca327fce3e3c70950a35f664b5604f67223e38e96ee0fBlock Operator
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