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 4391260 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4393307 epoch_slot_no: 8507 block_no: 4391083 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8522 time: 2020-07-06 21:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0202e028ca7795fd60c36e401d6a3e451aa0577658eb5d78e4793a59e51abf3Block Operator
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