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 4390450 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4392497 epoch_slot_no: 7697 block_no: 4390273 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3953 time: 2020-07-06 16:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x184a8ca46647df8f2333ee78611cca802003eb854ce987793735a18f85c5ca90Block Operator
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