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 4386939 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4388986 epoch_slot_no: 4186 block_no: 4386762 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1858 time: 2020-07-05 21:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe077dfbe661abce17676dcade969d6fda7371600dfa7d9c3c25185442c4e6cb0Block Operator
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