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 4388265 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4390312 epoch_slot_no: 5512 block_no: 4388088 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2443 time: 2020-07-06 04:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb30a0e599e5689957b37fbb1bac1f0553a2a6b3c2ced3bb88b957e7321d48140Block Operator
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