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 4390030 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4392077 epoch_slot_no: 7277 block_no: 4389853 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1286 time: 2020-07-06 14:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86ccb23f762df42c3692d3e4b45baecf7a94f3f86a5baed4d7eb1d5eb6171ee1Block Operator
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