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 4389139 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4391186 epoch_slot_no: 6386 block_no: 4388962 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3549 time: 2020-07-06 09:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3b0f221c1cf2181f7a04392d9af9d598af02437d954892090c650ad2ed2dbdfBlock Operator
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