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 4389529 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4391576 epoch_slot_no: 6776 block_no: 4389352 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2603 time: 2020-07-06 11:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x576c49acecc6cd87dc068ce56b4e0ab2dd3f014d16f4ac75ec25bb2c313ca55fBlock Operator
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