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 4384848 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386895 epoch_slot_no: 2095 block_no: 4384671 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1558 time: 2020-07-05 09:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9baf7231ded1a06bc2821197daff43f4201c375d704dc26c64d02d86feb4dfecBlock Operator
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