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 4387802 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4389849 epoch_slot_no: 5049 block_no: 4387625 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2006 time: 2020-07-06 01:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe113cf8bcc79bc65a3498fc6f7f051559a2859f3b16d4a1f1d4ca43f61a0c2d8Block Operator
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