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 4390501 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4392548 epoch_slot_no: 7748 block_no: 4390324 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1389 time: 2020-07-06 16:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x106558e116f422b1cf2262e817fca0f1576f33ae6e6440009f3d5bdaef6972d3Block Operator
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