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 4392107 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4394154 epoch_slot_no: 9354 block_no: 4391930 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1853 time: 2020-07-07 01:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb372e262b153e8563e86170d8e966ed4fa7e6a0b6b896648752e95ee96d92ffBlock Operator
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