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 4387517 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4389564 epoch_slot_no: 4764 block_no: 4387340 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1142 time: 2020-07-06 00:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9d9817ec3256b6f5ad402cb5c1e19b86ac8b7ca9c887976381479fd316e20a6Block Operator
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