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 4386974 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4389021 epoch_slot_no: 4221 block_no: 4386797 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3046 time: 2020-07-05 21:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98484d3f40a6ec96c45c383b18a60b4625fef3e2ed030fc249fa554548145519Block Operator
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