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 4389204 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4391251 epoch_slot_no: 6451 block_no: 4389027 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2492 time: 2020-07-06 09:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe46692dc355d45155486c22e763c64770ea2c0a4e44a50e164ab9e0ae6a095ebBlock Operator
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