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 4387534 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4389581 epoch_slot_no: 4781 block_no: 4387357 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3127 time: 2020-07-06 00:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x581fd27dbb9689656b90076a199739876f40d9aa2e3555ce034e3373961c8369Block Operator
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