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 4388735 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4390782 epoch_slot_no: 5982 block_no: 4388558 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1852 time: 2020-07-06 06:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05c06b3e1076c5738c3004603bd88fd462cb71b45f248f0ef050bde8f281e82bBlock Operator
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