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 4389384 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4391431 epoch_slot_no: 6631 block_no: 4389207 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2038 time: 2020-07-06 10:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59743d9666118e85d496991974ce8e3e589140881ee8828ff6f7314acef9a3cdBlock Operator
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