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 4387376 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4389423 epoch_slot_no: 4623 block_no: 4387199 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-05 23:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfd30e503194b08f64d2200fc7bf356bffe2f489a04a0257d2426ff3a1cd831eBlock Operator
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