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 4384987 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4387034 epoch_slot_no: 2234 block_no: 4384810 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-05 10:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c2743649009e8a084afa8bbfab205a38127e0dc9ba80e38591fe071e5c66f09Block Operator
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