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 4390270 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4392317 epoch_slot_no: 7517 block_no: 4390093 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2832 time: 2020-07-06 15:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0e52aef238cd7f2c4f36eddc6be8459a327988a1ee41a722cad9302d6a9d8a6Block Operator
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