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 4388413 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4390460 epoch_slot_no: 5660 block_no: 4388236 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1470 time: 2020-07-06 05:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef64006874e2f08a4f3ff10d7312e51f94bf14f4057ec06e7dcad66ca80fd591Block Operator
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