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 4387766 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4389813 epoch_slot_no: 5013 block_no: 4387589 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2127 time: 2020-07-06 01:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3828bbec005204d31bef721cbe2fa94c0f91aa131974d679d2bd081f7be6175Block Operator
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