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 4391649 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4393696 epoch_slot_no: 8896 block_no: 4391472 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1798 time: 2020-07-06 23:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3bcfc996cf670e34ec1a2e37bc1efb554a4ad0a1cf2f20acd041c53456e8415Block Operator
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