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 4391437 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4393484 epoch_slot_no: 8684 block_no: 4391260 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4748 time: 2020-07-06 21:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12037192c9a0fc0e61302cc07bd10db6d7e4a034412ae5667d86fd49af82e365Block Operator
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