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 4388040 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4390087 epoch_slot_no: 5287 block_no: 4387863 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-07-06 03:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2415928a82b68f3938279d1459c90f04161cab850d0ef4cc09956ae932f3b013Block Operator
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