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 4387148 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4389195 epoch_slot_no: 4395 block_no: 4386971 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1855 time: 2020-07-05 22:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x967f2eee457456f7b963afc99e914273c20c5115a56b1acb8aab4be8d0b39ff5Block Operator
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