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 4389815 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4391862 epoch_slot_no: 7062 block_no: 4389638 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3129 time: 2020-07-06 12:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1517269c5efbf28edadb97d0b6184f8bdaf806fbfcc6cfbc72fcddf4e30ac0eBlock Operator
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