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 4389705 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4391752 epoch_slot_no: 6952 block_no: 4389528 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 956 time: 2020-07-06 12:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b0c80b3db53e0abe03d3b780a16d43f69cc02d557f9a50e1c381226cd04d0c1Block Operator
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