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 4391228 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4393275 epoch_slot_no: 8475 block_no: 4391051 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1086 time: 2020-07-06 20:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a9885f4f558d7e011020c4c265ca8a622adaff1325b06f94faf345def123fccBlock Operator
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