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 4387174 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4389221 epoch_slot_no: 4421 block_no: 4386997 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1459 time: 2020-07-05 22:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf94083ced783e6716b56834a2ede20ea64676fb74a474a7089b0f16f4528a6e0Block Operator
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