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 4388632 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4390679 epoch_slot_no: 5879 block_no: 4388455 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4072 time: 2020-07-06 06:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x488ac894449e48d91c6fce4e76b70fa955623ac13b29939682ef59f56019c8f9Block Operator
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