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 4386819 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4388866 epoch_slot_no: 4066 block_no: 4386642 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4762 time: 2020-07-05 20:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47ed75da7fe738e17eff0e246f0df3a5576db45e1c4da1ed8b3bcf085bb787dbBlock Operator
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