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 4387429 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4389476 epoch_slot_no: 4676 block_no: 4387252 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2426 time: 2020-07-05 23:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b695d081f02875ba3251c9fe7649430eb2419292934f4a01ed98854609a1d41Block Operator
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