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 4386455 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4388502 epoch_slot_no: 3702 block_no: 4386278 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1311 time: 2020-07-05 18:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4f09053a42d4024e5159fe2bd5bfd69612a37b48b9493190b994ee95f4c3668Block Operator
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