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 4392880 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4394927 epoch_slot_no: 10127 block_no: 4392703 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5177 time: 2020-07-07 06:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5144364517343addda4c5f8bea5fb62ae6030cf4ecaccb638a44e83d47a429bBlock Operator
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