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 4384670 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386717 epoch_slot_no: 1917 block_no: 4384493 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1924 time: 2020-07-05 08:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf46b6f24bcb664986fa856460b11e58ce804a026ceaa843e5fb1521a9f32b1dBlock Operator
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