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 4386161 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4388208 epoch_slot_no: 3408 block_no: 4385984 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2182 time: 2020-07-05 16:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d849b1f23e8457243e21e8056896ed696b044d714aeb9a9ee623db9424ffb8bBlock Operator
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