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 4388702 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4390749 epoch_slot_no: 5949 block_no: 4388525 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3338 time: 2020-07-06 06:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cd43f2cffbaf2a17bc2dff29bd5d8f0d36e0d16507a7ccee7f5726735b2a6d2Block Operator
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