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 4387226 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4389273 epoch_slot_no: 4473 block_no: 4387049 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2852 time: 2020-07-05 22:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc15cd725d07a35eaa088db2fea3af3a6f7cf21f89a39af964c83a48a10910f5cBlock Operator
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