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 4384913 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4386960 epoch_slot_no: 2160 block_no: 4384736 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 905 time: 2020-07-05 09:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77641fa2cd2fd29af8507ccc829382da0b861f6bf8097fc1ee7e04dd9dbcdf1cBlock Operator
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