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 4391202 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4393249 epoch_slot_no: 8449 block_no: 4391025 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2624 time: 2020-07-06 20:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb918c08fed3d595bfe437c428148f59ac8a2e4fef36aab99807a98ed9e9d857Block Operator
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