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 4389138 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4391185 epoch_slot_no: 6385 block_no: 4388961 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 955 time: 2020-07-06 09:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe580debdbea212a02793995579757b5e6f460fc89d6f0bfedad34f38387e37adBlock Operator
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