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 4392517 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4394564 epoch_slot_no: 9764 block_no: 4392340 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1755 time: 2020-07-07 03:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8644d9e605edba15d91759cadef220aab6ded6a53fc6c15f8ea53ce59d2cad6aBlock Operator
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