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 4387560 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4389607 epoch_slot_no: 4807 block_no: 4387383 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3231 time: 2020-07-06 00:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x821ca0895e12df29c4e4cd2be29e3dc54e657fc460c793127f7e23d1633b3af5Block Operator
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