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 4384854 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386901 epoch_slot_no: 2101 block_no: 4384677 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1615 time: 2020-07-05 09:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7886a9cf6a5700be5f5dad7bcb940dd383a8bca0dc450857f18eabe1c3f338dBlock Operator
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