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 4386402 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4388449 epoch_slot_no: 3649 block_no: 4386225 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-07-05 18:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb44b9056abd613596cea2e03699b82aa3744c2d991f10ddd5835d160de02bd19Block Operator
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