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 4392978 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4395025 epoch_slot_no: 10225 block_no: 4392801 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-07-07 06:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4034e9563e8498bb826e5fc91e870f11f969d2b1439448d15bd3a3e0f61c579aBlock Operator
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