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 4384849 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4386896 epoch_slot_no: 2096 block_no: 4384672 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2591 time: 2020-07-05 09:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92188badc373d6f6baf3256741ec8ff5769149056ca7d1372b2631697b213dedBlock Operator
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