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 4391673 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4393720 epoch_slot_no: 8920 block_no: 4391496 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2601 time: 2020-07-06 23:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1047c70e183471c0e3c29ba57d1329b9066fddddd46018c4ca34cc0fbbe7fce0Block Operator
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