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 4390257 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4392304 epoch_slot_no: 7504 block_no: 4390080 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2037 time: 2020-07-06 15:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27b72a86882bec1d0b20dda411afa291980556b24df97c1cf98276161764d1afBlock Operator
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