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 4387435 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4389482 epoch_slot_no: 4682 block_no: 4387258 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1794 time: 2020-07-05 23:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26c4cfcac00a19ea674a4f4092c8f7f9da027dcc9a9231a15a63bf2121a866faBlock Operator
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