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 4386405 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4388452 epoch_slot_no: 3652 block_no: 4386228 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2304 time: 2020-07-05 18:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef6370e00ef7fa996af0633c48567e4d48a897baec1f351b3374af97358f5cd5Block Operator
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