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 4391990 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4394037 epoch_slot_no: 9237 block_no: 4391813 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2474 time: 2020-07-07 01:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d0d58e59d80157c8ed48ddf29d496bd22e23700d1e5181e1ea27374e1224b6dBlock Operator
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