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 4392793 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4394840 epoch_slot_no: 10040 block_no: 4392616 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2081 time: 2020-07-07 05:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3980f1f650f110ffde21a894d151612d1849d3de9dbba69833bb0e18e99303e8Block Operator
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