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 4388454 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4390501 epoch_slot_no: 5701 block_no: 4388277 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2453 time: 2020-07-06 05:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76e42cc300800e5d175cf8b72fb4f8931781a8c9f1f4b691e91b640fdc8529fbBlock Operator
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