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 4387152 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4389199 epoch_slot_no: 4399 block_no: 4386975 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1996 time: 2020-07-05 22:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2176d5cf3fe9648e0ffcffbaeefe4c728fe81599f29e98d6bdb4accec94b3982Block Operator
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