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 4391318 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4393365 epoch_slot_no: 8565 block_no: 4391141 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2103 time: 2020-07-06 21:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9f36542d4b353cb4bd9e0a5d53c44e7322a9b770e0ee01436c765c56cdd1cfeBlock Operator
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