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 4392239 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4394286 epoch_slot_no: 9486 block_no: 4392062 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3398 time: 2020-07-07 02:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe901b5660ff5a20012bad77fb05436481e26d33776430968ade4d286533b9b65Block Operator
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