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 4387290 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4389337 epoch_slot_no: 4537 block_no: 4387113 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1614 time: 2020-07-05 22:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e59bdf6fd6ae8329689432996925db970c10dd5392b2654881503880f20a312Block Operator
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