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 4388873 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4390920 epoch_slot_no: 6120 block_no: 4388696 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2292 time: 2020-07-06 07:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf693d85f9ea4994b2151a2bf45654c32a6736f91642d031d88c8174c2dcf5534Block Operator
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