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 4386181 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4388228 epoch_slot_no: 3428 block_no: 4386004 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1952 time: 2020-07-05 16:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd36360cafd297d156e4ccfdce984ef7a12f3b7fce3bb0de6e86d3d8888d81519Block Operator
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