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 4390796 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4392843 epoch_slot_no: 8043 block_no: 4390619 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1135 time: 2020-07-06 18:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc343081015a867072c47ea2e47cc934c7eeddcd61d96f41a8462c1330bc95d12Block Operator
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