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 4388253 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4390300 epoch_slot_no: 5500 block_no: 4388076 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2555 time: 2020-07-06 04:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb763da608162e356f327d6df4c3fd41bb72349b9cb7beba92ee614b1e077543dBlock Operator
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