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 4389549 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4391596 epoch_slot_no: 6796 block_no: 4389372 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1578 time: 2020-07-06 11:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5ecdea34eb4928bae39a613a05f3e5070a892e0b883ce51e5697d4e59c83d2fBlock Operator
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