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 4392604 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4394651 epoch_slot_no: 9851 block_no: 4392427 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1934 time: 2020-07-07 04:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x035b0d5b12ae50346cfe442320b1d4c90a1f729740a7451770e4315dba3bebc6Block Operator
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