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 4386372 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4388419 epoch_slot_no: 3619 block_no: 4386195 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1143 time: 2020-07-05 17:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa609db853eb0f4484ecae4684af88bc28f77b85ed4a0dc675d77f705dd70f989Block Operator
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