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 4386300 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4388347 epoch_slot_no: 3547 block_no: 4386123 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-07-05 17:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x595da46e8a48eb9b0fb63152695d6b4b88ef24ca4c383ec4e60ac7f32eef646bBlock Operator
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