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 4386942 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4388989 epoch_slot_no: 4189 block_no: 4386765 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3445 time: 2020-07-05 21:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3819998154ebb006c76669262e2c326b8b90242d580429ffac4069a82938a5fBlock Operator
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