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 4390169 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4392216 epoch_slot_no: 7416 block_no: 4389992 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4483 time: 2020-07-06 14:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b5a3002d5f29683b0976bcee82d8a5e9e932d2de6899de5d47fd6148a41a09fBlock Operator
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