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 4390909 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4392956 epoch_slot_no: 8156 block_no: 4390732 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3670 time: 2020-07-06 19:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4908abda0330df0c1626f6348c99d493458adc09a1a1fc99336d11bd9f2ac785Block Operator
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