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 4388327 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4390374 epoch_slot_no: 5574 block_no: 4388150 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4223 time: 2020-07-06 04:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b2614c795cc004d090f8d8b6d9af9ec999083e9cca0bc6d8b4084ba6da65d03Block Operator
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