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 4388673 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4390720 epoch_slot_no: 5920 block_no: 4388496 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1618 time: 2020-07-06 06:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f7687e7e213bb854f9fbd59278e17345e7804d23dcfb1c9ec0da24403143a2cBlock Operator
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