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 4390778 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4392825 epoch_slot_no: 8025 block_no: 4390601 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1516 time: 2020-07-06 18:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf12e0af600aa24ba391bf68b202fd7a98c1252fda6ae321930cd9e9ce7f3e0dBlock Operator
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