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 4388330 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4390377 epoch_slot_no: 5577 block_no: 4388153 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2595 time: 2020-07-06 04:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f1157f2d69c7b5e92c935d1f7851ee37ceb3c747dabee1b8ffce8fa89644f0aBlock Operator
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