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 4393000 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4395047 epoch_slot_no: 10247 block_no: 4392823 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1899 time: 2020-07-07 06:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4f39b66d9151a3b8c6daa51164be382905f28df5c9007483508f9b7e29ce6a1Block Operator
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