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 4386750 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4388797 epoch_slot_no: 3997 block_no: 4386573 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1781 time: 2020-07-05 19:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36389494df3b22f9c3c1046806a579cff3b2bfaff30de655401f1b0b31b70aefBlock Operator
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