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 4386371 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4388418 epoch_slot_no: 3618 block_no: 4386194 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2376 time: 2020-07-05 17:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f85579425ed9ff09d9967e89ddb677fe37d125903b8da555c179141985b52a7Block Operator
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