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 4392671 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4394718 epoch_slot_no: 9918 block_no: 4392494 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1795 time: 2020-07-07 04:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f39ea481057c0ea55cec2e59e5b8d6f15c2cfa9abca72620e55a1ca2727af53Block Operator
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