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 4392486 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4394533 epoch_slot_no: 9733 block_no: 4392309 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2197 time: 2020-07-07 03:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68ff0bd535872ec08830f195cb0c5a77d97303401e8d8b105438ebbf82a8e228Block Operator
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