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 4391039 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4393086 epoch_slot_no: 8286 block_no: 4390862 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2813 time: 2020-07-06 19:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ebda01533257e805e6eebc890bd7baaf822ee3183beb8ab311155f2b5cf73a1Block Operator
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