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 4388711 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4390758 epoch_slot_no: 5958 block_no: 4388534 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2335 time: 2020-07-06 06:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef552a0b36cf31c4df6151fc12d37196d3f7242b157a04ca4f068be719a0e2e1Block Operator
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