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 4389680 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4391727 epoch_slot_no: 6927 block_no: 4389503 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4608 time: 2020-07-06 12:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb626b4d42b5b95ce0b892589f5b5a337cc862ac16d5cd06e529471b4c7d299d4Block Operator
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