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 4391601 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4393648 epoch_slot_no: 8848 block_no: 4391424 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3422 time: 2020-07-06 22:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x079122d231ae521eff8841ea50405ae81007791324a336370a4d569d908e59a7Block Operator
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