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 4390570 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4392617 epoch_slot_no: 7817 block_no: 4390393 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1180 time: 2020-07-06 17:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7e97e33bb0bdbe11b93326fed42576b7f1d0aa144f4d9797a91fc1a53641d0bBlock Operator
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