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 4388380 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4390427 epoch_slot_no: 5627 block_no: 4388203 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6639 time: 2020-07-06 05:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17f1821a58ffe1f32a1c8a272c599a98e3e28ac077f64043218f9bec2bacc5b7Block Operator
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