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 4392663 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4394710 epoch_slot_no: 9910 block_no: 4392486 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1667 time: 2020-07-07 04:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01699b1796586b77642708c2903c8dc6f9076795e10e0e41bf9069795f84a16fBlock Operator
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