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 4391625 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4393672 epoch_slot_no: 8872 block_no: 4391448 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1859 time: 2020-07-06 23:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f97d9bba1b13f21dfec815439b6021c6674c2285f54519ad11862101c088fb6Block Operator
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