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 4387636 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4389683 epoch_slot_no: 4883 block_no: 4387459 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2854 time: 2020-07-06 00:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x139be939f37b79a2ee0de9cdef9c22f0c256166bb4ab75266511e98a63c022f1Block Operator
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