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 4389966 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4392013 epoch_slot_no: 7213 block_no: 4389789 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1529 time: 2020-07-06 13:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a8aa368e4ff02adaad33e6586244b851a16e6f54fc273acae8f13d42d1bbba3Block Operator
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