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 4386179 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4388226 epoch_slot_no: 3426 block_no: 4386002 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2418 time: 2020-07-05 16:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b2f12ad115e902a6043e4419e6fa64042c660a9664fdc0d9492f7f25ef99b8cBlock Operator
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