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 4389071 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4391118 epoch_slot_no: 6318 block_no: 4388894 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2479 time: 2020-07-06 08:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6db7b1b99447ce6056029ceadecf62d63b2eec1953b99b5265ff84bdbb34294bBlock Operator
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