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 4392529 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4394576 epoch_slot_no: 9776 block_no: 4392352 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-07 04:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d622dcc4806196cfe22f3af994231bf31247330b24cc092db344645540e2a7bBlock Operator
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