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 4391293 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4393340 epoch_slot_no: 8540 block_no: 4391116 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1529 time: 2020-07-06 21:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc75de7df8e6379bfc7271a016080aee24c2f9bc42563ce218e5044e34cde9e2bBlock Operator
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