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 4384757 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4386804 epoch_slot_no: 2004 block_no: 4384580 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1639 time: 2020-07-05 08:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20b32aa51ef35e94d67ad5f6c6d407df65e5def5e88dd0574c2b325994f019b4Block Operator
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