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 4387271 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4389318 epoch_slot_no: 4518 block_no: 4387094 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1644 time: 2020-07-05 22:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8cb187734860caa6a3b7f886cb74f5d274c68991c5547fdb4a2632ce342e4dbBlock Operator
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