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 4388867 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4390914 epoch_slot_no: 6114 block_no: 4388690 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 925 time: 2020-07-06 07:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2aae2dde8f0141170808d52cea11e33e14d116d63156efbfc6d516dee5e3ed46Block Operator
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