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 4384725 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386772 epoch_slot_no: 1972 block_no: 4384548 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1459 time: 2020-07-05 08:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc25f4bd39fa952dba6334bc1e1c5db3e82593e74194dc13d4dce2a5466367ea1Block Operator
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