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 4389188 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4391235 epoch_slot_no: 6435 block_no: 4389011 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2131 time: 2020-07-06 09:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfb7530911e64ee854495acefe0e9e9c326192e6f7651022b132ab28a2a821daBlock Operator
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