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 4392618 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4394665 epoch_slot_no: 9865 block_no: 4392441 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3177 time: 2020-07-07 04:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe34b58927d3be7c1007004c29e30b3ff6b7fc74688ffc555e0e89f06660863f4Block Operator
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