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 4388049 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4390096 epoch_slot_no: 5296 block_no: 4387872 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1548 time: 2020-07-06 03:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x759a83350c55a2fa6436bba4bdbdbd79a6e5eb4a1b5a84eb4c457e00fda838a7Block Operator
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