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 4388494 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4390541 epoch_slot_no: 5741 block_no: 4388317 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8412 time: 2020-07-06 05:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b3cb294ffa50a0e148f7317edbc789d138a830530dd6b23f23c007cea2e8a3fBlock Operator
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