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 4389958 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4392005 epoch_slot_no: 7205 block_no: 4389781 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2742 time: 2020-07-06 13:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad32708cc33c799411278b8d97225a59351ac6452033c05890df01333ec9e534Block Operator
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