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 4388199 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4390246 epoch_slot_no: 5446 block_no: 4388022 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1610 time: 2020-07-06 04:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d811e28c5123828246a03012e92603ec44f103263e3bc7cc32f4a377f5a628eBlock Operator
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