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 4386163 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4388210 epoch_slot_no: 3410 block_no: 4385986 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1992 time: 2020-07-05 16:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8be16f3d5286ab8a353e7befb6d9d39e9e2ef58618e82a6db2bc8fe39bb29c2Block Operator
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