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 4388835 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4390882 epoch_slot_no: 6082 block_no: 4388658 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-07-06 07:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbe405dc6bfca84918054caf686209e19a3fd96d89cd45547a79318ee0785512Block Operator
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