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 4391169 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4393216 epoch_slot_no: 8416 block_no: 4390992 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3744 time: 2020-07-06 20:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd78ea456d1d8d16e3181ca90c22ae515427baa9efc07cad2fdb057c9ce77cf9aBlock Operator
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