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 4387239 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4389286 epoch_slot_no: 4486 block_no: 4387062 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1677 time: 2020-07-05 22:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68c3e975f496f84bca1e606f1587077d0920281c8fa128170fe71f8cc1ef7cc3Block Operator
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