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 4387295 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4389342 epoch_slot_no: 4542 block_no: 4387118 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2778 time: 2020-07-05 22:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd40f74c86705f8f6d68571cbc4aaaffdebbcc916ab3ff105e495926151c004eBlock Operator
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