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 4389430 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4391477 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 4389253 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8447 time: 2020-07-06 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bac09d98a4d1cc003c89f982f3b1897f2a32eb77cc9e74ba0b689e16ea38dc0Block Operator
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