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 4392567 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4394614 epoch_slot_no: 9814 block_no: 4392390 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3319 time: 2020-07-07 04:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21b1b82c59cf6c1b0efee94419f863b75688a3b33486f264dcc8d2cc49a46ba0Block Operator
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