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 4391593 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4393640 epoch_slot_no: 8840 block_no: 4391416 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2024 time: 2020-07-06 22:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1a17af8fbea2806ad5368664cc47a8781637258913c7e469824aaefefbb27e1Block Operator
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