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 4384954 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4387001 epoch_slot_no: 2201 block_no: 4384777 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1893 time: 2020-07-05 09:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e721d29cca71b141cff26a9b1df1cac2af434d6f231be949507f696b3e38b38Block Operator
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