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 4391864 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4393911 epoch_slot_no: 9111 block_no: 4391687 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3826 time: 2020-07-07 00:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b3e5d8e8cec2c70cf0a21255b3ae8c18903fca47d2415a0b2106b74dcbdc6c4Block Operator
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