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 4387571 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4389618 epoch_slot_no: 4818 block_no: 4387394 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1712 time: 2020-07-06 00:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae0b65410db9ae5c77687c27c6090d4515510455cf5b24fa787bd589f8dfbfc3Block Operator
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