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 4391605 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4393652 epoch_slot_no: 8852 block_no: 4391428 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2020-07-06 22:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8423bea11ada8b8ae5e4e149cbd03aa7b86186ff9c7c6b816dca0c372a23618Block Operator
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