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 4391799 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4393846 epoch_slot_no: 9046 block_no: 4391622 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2772 time: 2020-07-07 00:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3c85fadcb91c8e9b20a56a76487e333ba0c41962066071a2d885a5d6cacf6d9Block Operator
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