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 4384750 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4386797 epoch_slot_no: 1997 block_no: 4384573 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10693 time: 2020-07-05 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb5d40f1af1517e40340e3440c2b9c7ca530e4a543415731490f598a572631a3Block Operator
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