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 4389008 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4391055 epoch_slot_no: 6255 block_no: 4388831 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1596 time: 2020-07-06 08:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c20bcb379e488799747f0ff8e05506f5742c096b891cee53332895e4cee9e5bBlock Operator
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