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 4388323 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4390370 epoch_slot_no: 5570 block_no: 4388146 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1648 time: 2020-07-06 04:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b8aa373cd8a20f50ea4893bf1e33c99ed1cfb6270be5e667b7e53e4fd941389Block Operator
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