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 4391652 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4393699 epoch_slot_no: 8899 block_no: 4391475 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3241 time: 2020-07-06 23:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c470c209061556815766e9404e53d4644d5e4f5a0d7515f16c039ebd7d3f235Block Operator
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