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 4384903 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4386950 epoch_slot_no: 2150 block_no: 4384726 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1269 time: 2020-07-05 09:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0396b6f5a46de0c178d0d19d6649b9bf15e0ef9bb106955db1e90ed3181e0651Block Operator
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