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 4386848 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4388895 epoch_slot_no: 4095 block_no: 4386671 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-07-05 20:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfbab37604d9e62d1b4c061875e61350c9919a703963b1b7d3fdb5ba1e9998b9Block Operator
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