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 4388362 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4390409 epoch_slot_no: 5609 block_no: 4388185 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4557 time: 2020-07-06 04:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5d44759ce4a9d20238622a5ff605a9e9c2791f382b7c79da29e9d649cc2a2d6Block Operator
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