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 4390382 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4392429 epoch_slot_no: 7629 block_no: 4390205 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-06 16:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13583d0f6524fc28c248a8c99fbcde2df703946af45e05ab24e879cfa52b40d9Block Operator
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