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 4388153 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4390200 epoch_slot_no: 5400 block_no: 4387976 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 921 time: 2020-07-06 03:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69cdf62546a01af478940fa180126c5c4b7a56f9f8d4e7e5b6b9e9bdee014030Block Operator
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