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 4388354 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4390401 epoch_slot_no: 5601 block_no: 4388177 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2481 time: 2020-07-06 04:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95a74858aa7a563982164c6df0afc2e5ca3fa33ccbf90a129ddd162bb2096215Block Operator
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