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 4387450 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4389497 epoch_slot_no: 4697 block_no: 4387273 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9495 time: 2020-07-05 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79acf92bfd00bbcdaa040e310f75939c381bdc191827cc368def742aae4eb111Block Operator
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