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 4384731 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4386778 epoch_slot_no: 1978 block_no: 4384554 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3629 time: 2020-07-05 08:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37dafd6c6f192602da5071e8bb99a581c63f3bc216f43c05fc0cd1318fdf6de2Block Operator
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