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 4386109 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4388156 epoch_slot_no: 3356 block_no: 4385932 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2020-07-05 16:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb4373d3c7d425fd7f695d8659ea123274bcb027b1d426e91e0cfb8ca2f10868Block Operator
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