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 4390708 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4392755 epoch_slot_no: 7955 block_no: 4390531 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1466 time: 2020-07-06 17:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8fb311417d2c16d63f7ad09f16727aeb13bbe52967015383c577419b5ecce2cBlock Operator
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