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 4392863 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4394910 epoch_slot_no: 10110 block_no: 4392686 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4269 time: 2020-07-07 05:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x427e08beeba1e4ea5adad280919e4c2fde347f5f26311cf037e32748337acc6bBlock Operator
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