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 4387298 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4389345 epoch_slot_no: 4545 block_no: 4387121 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6102 time: 2020-07-05 22:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0234f4f417b65bd9847e3ab43ae01fba6388bb82f35d96ecb8c07ceb45b89b3cBlock Operator
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