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 4386291 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4388338 epoch_slot_no: 3538 block_no: 4386114 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1286 time: 2020-07-05 17:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e1c1d27f20a8219a645fdc8f6019a7512850ee60422b96fa2ca531945dd028bBlock Operator
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