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 4387891 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4389938 epoch_slot_no: 5138 block_no: 4387714 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3380 time: 2020-07-06 02:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d287add9bcf91099a6e01a31f63a3510c1d46442f7fdaab1bd95bab927af2cbBlock Operator
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