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 4387267 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4389314 epoch_slot_no: 4514 block_no: 4387090 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8577 time: 2020-07-05 22:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc0c5747bfc55e1674ed9ed2a4722a5c75e7d27b867ad322714009eecd000c49Block Operator
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