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 4387557 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4389604 epoch_slot_no: 4804 block_no: 4387380 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2700 time: 2020-07-06 00:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa99402722319afb7e0c229647443771e3d5f562189e75c62353c12d79aab950bBlock Operator
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