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 4388898 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4390945 epoch_slot_no: 6145 block_no: 4388721 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1830 time: 2020-07-06 07:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6388c25c2c3bdb2984218f9b2051a6319ce91112c703bf38defa5b6d9da90306Block Operator
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