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 4391641 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4393688 epoch_slot_no: 8888 block_no: 4391464 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1286 time: 2020-07-06 23:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc464e06bdb69326d4fbe913cfa60c7911beb6039fd2a151fbfd9baf2741992eBlock Operator
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