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 4391804 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4393851 epoch_slot_no: 9051 block_no: 4391627 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2769 time: 2020-07-07 00:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87dda8d81516bfa3c5a28070ac71f54eb30303a05b211eb80ba864673902800eBlock Operator
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