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 4388715 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4390762 epoch_slot_no: 5962 block_no: 4388538 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3668 time: 2020-07-06 06:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfeb50fb9eedd5fde1ef3374d1e26701f568460312366c723aca6b926d7c22cf9Block Operator
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