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 4384834 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4386881 epoch_slot_no: 2081 block_no: 4384657 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2112 time: 2020-07-05 09:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b4ec9c30ebc82779d8cf14d8b496fa0bdfeec7cd8b90509fca67f4d79731e09Block Operator
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