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 4390346 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4392393 epoch_slot_no: 7593 block_no: 4390169 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1224 time: 2020-07-06 15:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf917caeab337b0ad0727d2f8125cabb89d0b8d27dcf866ed0a22a9eee1ba8ba4Block Operator
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