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 4391847 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4393894 epoch_slot_no: 9094 block_no: 4391670 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4011 time: 2020-07-07 00:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40c376a9b887c80ac36958f3ec2787fe5a01351951b6d74896dc1f16170756ceBlock Operator
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