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 4388275 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4390322 epoch_slot_no: 5522 block_no: 4388098 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1495 time: 2020-07-06 04:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcf1f8548bf75e9fc7201fe7af9101299f0cda0a437ccc0d0d7de9f6c42ef3b3Block Operator
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