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 4388897 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4390944 epoch_slot_no: 6144 block_no: 4388720 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1746 time: 2020-07-06 07:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x957ec2260c4354c78b58e7d438667d882cac0b484592ab758ee7bb6c56705e95Block Operator
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