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 4386131 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4388178 epoch_slot_no: 3378 block_no: 4385954 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4028 time: 2020-07-05 16:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf368f803e2ae7533b6e8397f882e42e1feaa59365de9e7d874ff0b641121d752Block Operator
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