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 4391648 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4393695 epoch_slot_no: 8895 block_no: 4391471 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-07-06 23:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab9322e3c9398832125912b3534782b1a31fe04fc7efa8cd94fb0ca0e75e3009Block Operator
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