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 4391717 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4393764 epoch_slot_no: 8964 block_no: 4391540 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1499 time: 2020-07-06 23:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b762c4fd06535fc420ac4d5d69bc1b7baa571f93826b64671e6be991206a289Block Operator
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