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 4389610 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4391657 epoch_slot_no: 6857 block_no: 4389433 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8082 time: 2020-07-06 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a11c14c6e17a4dda45b4787678a553b8f1d39bc583864a6ab7aea2f49e9bf3dBlock Operator
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