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 4388742 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4390789 epoch_slot_no: 5989 block_no: 4388565 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3100 time: 2020-07-06 07:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f189810b1abbb6c21e8da7341b70f8490d5ccae49a145b59edbf05d8487b637Block Operator
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