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 4388749 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4390796 epoch_slot_no: 5996 block_no: 4388572 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2561 time: 2020-07-06 07:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3890bbc0450b77736640c083240885604b86b4d46a1b43978fef65a9e503cd66Block Operator
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