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 4386502 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4388549 epoch_slot_no: 3749 block_no: 4386325 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3477 time: 2020-07-05 18:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4cbafe43e7d67454b54fb2493a02e00c2e0a9a36be9f57b098460b62868bebaBlock Operator
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