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 4388369 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4390416 epoch_slot_no: 5616 block_no: 4388192 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1458 time: 2020-07-06 04:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9408401346e136c98d545bdefd7c92f7df4389ddd3f2876c2e2e65fe648c8422Block Operator
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