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 4391426 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4393473 epoch_slot_no: 8673 block_no: 4391249 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4343 time: 2020-07-06 21:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e8d0e8bc33169ba1dab1cb618ec055010f0b1b1c8c935d17e6542cd4182966fBlock Operator
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