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 4386966 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4389013 epoch_slot_no: 4213 block_no: 4386789 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5159 time: 2020-07-05 21:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x672db2b29be17faabb243117a4764d66d33e42b0eced9776f731e4900ef048e8Block Operator
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