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 4386198 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4388245 epoch_slot_no: 3445 block_no: 4386021 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-07-05 16:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x270ca9f1ccf0e110f76a6d1e02a1515f35df8f1f51f5bdf19086e829331f98bcBlock Operator
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