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 4388098 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4390145 epoch_slot_no: 5345 block_no: 4387921 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1102 time: 2020-07-06 03:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2f1093a1c5fdbe2c9b4591470ed053b28f2132443b78b73be39c9cd39887c23Block Operator
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