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 4390170 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4392217 epoch_slot_no: 7417 block_no: 4389993 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1464 time: 2020-07-06 14:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73917f9ec98762373824ec0dcfbd387aacbfd9c885700dfab218cc12c4f208d9Block Operator
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