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 4392680 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4394727 epoch_slot_no: 9927 block_no: 4392503 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1721 time: 2020-07-07 04:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdad880ba634bd9bd4122f64c8471dccc3f93d73971dd6851fa46491e8742372fBlock Operator
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