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 4387217 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4389264 epoch_slot_no: 4464 block_no: 4387040 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2280 time: 2020-07-05 22:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda4c9d61eaa16c2afead42da39b0aad23134897e3c816afd97c39fc0a8a5139eBlock Operator
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