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 4391906 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4393953 epoch_slot_no: 9153 block_no: 4391729 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-07-07 00:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d2451040c3d33ea38988c2fb30814af3821dc9d166c23810e150d1fe30f355fBlock Operator
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