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 4390957 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4393004 epoch_slot_no: 8204 block_no: 4390780 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2488 time: 2020-07-06 19:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf87057a0a2d6fff6377daf91c96758a4de2096d81e88b785b409eebbf352edcBlock Operator
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