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 4391639 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4393686 epoch_slot_no: 8886 block_no: 4391462 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-07-06 23:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x515e2ae68ca3e1729c1191beb8d172c8796998d5caa1c6adb51bf9b9aa0dd85eBlock Operator
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