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 4389871 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4391918 epoch_slot_no: 7118 block_no: 4389694 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1973 time: 2020-07-06 13:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c37d3bacb1025edce5798fac31b18042c58cb5d1a5e602d199b5298d01ee791Block Operator
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