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 4384720 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4386767 epoch_slot_no: 1967 block_no: 4384543 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2621 time: 2020-07-05 08:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaca51ca3462ef7a49422f1f96d8a2a2389600dc863bf2fb93a126dbcdc367d2aBlock Operator
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