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 4392899 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4394946 epoch_slot_no: 10146 block_no: 4392722 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9167 time: 2020-07-07 06:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2de12765f703589e899a8367072ce7d47460ff72c890c1d286aeff746717eab9Block Operator
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