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 4391372 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4393419 epoch_slot_no: 8619 block_no: 4391195 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1533 time: 2020-07-06 21:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac85935efe76f47e7e99c01ea7bf03f98966e903f1f7eb0cfc5d4df267c5308cBlock Operator
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