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 4392698 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4394745 epoch_slot_no: 9945 block_no: 4392521 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2349 time: 2020-07-07 04:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd07e105f337c36b260408accc91076a63b8247c1252ad58ace2fb26aaf5a1097Block Operator
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