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 4387772 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4389819 epoch_slot_no: 5019 block_no: 4387595 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2466 time: 2020-07-06 01:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1399d06b1dec74d25664c037166abd260f94803e236c32b16029f03911788eb8Block Operator
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