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 4388592 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4390639 epoch_slot_no: 5839 block_no: 4388415 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2187 time: 2020-07-06 06:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafd940512a9febdbfc965eb80208818222f0f1845313a8c2cc2b5ce7450a4b39Block Operator
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