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 4388001 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4390048 epoch_slot_no: 5248 block_no: 4387824 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1830 time: 2020-07-06 02:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1dc25e12293ddca88a7b27988e59ac74e3d60d81a12be55fd7994f05b414d56fBlock Operator
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