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 4384995 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4387042 epoch_slot_no: 2242 block_no: 4384818 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1922 time: 2020-07-05 10:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2853bc153178e00967fcc5abfccf90a224242dd3969229134ff32c488247b102Block Operator
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