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 4392293 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4394340 epoch_slot_no: 9540 block_no: 4392116 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4002 time: 2020-07-07 02:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5b2ba19ad8c27e089674e79dd1bc275ccb584fe4cdae7dfb184c04d6b33bc79Block Operator
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