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 4390374 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4392421 epoch_slot_no: 7621 block_no: 4390197 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1463 time: 2020-07-06 16:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34396e66383de8dfc52f38a75c0f1f44b34213a796eee98a750100f63a5967c3Block Operator
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