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 4391664 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4393711 epoch_slot_no: 8911 block_no: 4391487 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2366 time: 2020-07-06 23:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe78d1ab4029af1d989dcf22c1ac7e92ec1eb9959618b945c11079c79136525d3Block Operator
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