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 4392612 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4394659 epoch_slot_no: 9859 block_no: 4392435 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2256 time: 2020-07-07 04:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dabb82b2473bb40cccb2c4ccc0a639e00946a2da0d310642b3c1cb8db6b6ca5Block Operator
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