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 4387733 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4389780 epoch_slot_no: 4980 block_no: 4387556 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2271 time: 2020-07-06 01:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02d3ace8150ba9d49ea1cdc53bf36281c094b84fe152171636c98a220035362bBlock Operator
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