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 4388904 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4390951 epoch_slot_no: 6151 block_no: 4388727 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2214 time: 2020-07-06 07:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x888e12f4a7e9266092178dc3744ce0660c8ec801fb2a81aa1e01a24077c7d72fBlock Operator
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