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 4391709 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4393756 epoch_slot_no: 8956 block_no: 4391532 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2020-07-06 23:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea249c386a3a4fc2fb005e845a7db438729e6271fec1312bd0b6add49dccb97cBlock Operator
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