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 4386034 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4388081 epoch_slot_no: 3281 block_no: 4385857 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4056 time: 2020-07-05 15:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5be1c40cf01074df7bb86d9ac1b2508d9fe9ca7ff37657a91eeca2da90a49b5Block Operator
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