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 4388819 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4390866 epoch_slot_no: 6066 block_no: 4388642 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1729 time: 2020-07-06 07:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63664434b0b955e40d76c61389d24dc8ec7d30e402345e58e1a8af7b90ef5a94Block Operator
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