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 4391591 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4393638 epoch_slot_no: 8838 block_no: 4391414 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4695 time: 2020-07-06 22:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd71b0b4e812570dd6ecb8dc7f9c55a985ded69ce89324e9aced4524f7ad2ce33Block Operator
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