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 4391610 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4393657 epoch_slot_no: 8857 block_no: 4391433 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1781 time: 2020-07-06 22:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea689465aebd191d5347a11d4160c4ac1c9f9d2b72ba11b77c86ab18ce9e16d9Block Operator
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