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 4391170 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4393217 epoch_slot_no: 8417 block_no: 4390993 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2317 time: 2020-07-06 20:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccc6103164af915dbb45807631f6996fc8fc8d49c444c39084584a02f1e43959Block Operator
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