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 4390166 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4392213 epoch_slot_no: 7413 block_no: 4389989 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-07-06 14:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6160f983a6577c1b11744aacfa11c01e831a4d1a793092c83fdd4afd00972cb5Block Operator
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