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 4388262 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4390309 epoch_slot_no: 5509 block_no: 4388085 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3166 time: 2020-07-06 04:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0d845869f029da2f634e8f116cd330679a94de85b6a0e97bf9c6b0fb5c15768Block Operator
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