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 4387488 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4389535 epoch_slot_no: 4735 block_no: 4387311 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3069 time: 2020-07-06 00:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe40bbb3e2cc723d96a641500a07a787251abdf57b4b4d34c0476013bc70415ccBlock Operator
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