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 4387738 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4389785 epoch_slot_no: 4985 block_no: 4387561 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5270 time: 2020-07-06 01:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23b58d17811c3ceea81284a4f902dd0c25e38a8b1788579abd336ecc741586f1Block Operator
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