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 4387629 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4389676 epoch_slot_no: 4876 block_no: 4387452 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1761 time: 2020-07-06 00:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69f3ced16f2b6acef505fd76aafb6e4f673eaf73829de883b1d2e881c1b02ebfBlock Operator
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