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 4391608 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4393655 epoch_slot_no: 8855 block_no: 4391431 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2020-07-06 22:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4ac5d0582f40bd5bc34d8039f60ed5b8896b158254357e5a4f14e65ce348a84Block Operator
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