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 4388117 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4390164 epoch_slot_no: 5364 block_no: 4387940 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1787 time: 2020-07-06 03:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68ed76566bc75a4d91de1a16f759037c3f00e0962c89be0d50d6d299574e4353Block Operator
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