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 4389045 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4391092 epoch_slot_no: 6292 block_no: 4388868 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1468 time: 2020-07-06 08:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68e3116b515c6957293637d80fe4b5ac4f96d6c25edffc33dc6802b059f4bfaeBlock Operator
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