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 4392206 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4394253 epoch_slot_no: 9453 block_no: 4392029 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2911 time: 2020-07-07 02:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8246b0a0db2113a7c9eec5d0337201c18d2d97ea130abe8a6e7debcf7f76953fBlock Operator
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