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 4387960 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4390007 epoch_slot_no: 5207 block_no: 4387783 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2109 time: 2020-07-06 02:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a446bc0cd0a436e2febd82a6650395e80b06530f02150d9ee93995b1ff5dd66Block Operator
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