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 4391301 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4393348 epoch_slot_no: 8548 block_no: 4391124 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5143 time: 2020-07-06 21:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2c5df4cc9bf89279e5927e44f6dd0b2469c5800a319457f012bb3be07ccffd0Block Operator
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