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 4393018 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4395065 epoch_slot_no: 10265 block_no: 4392841 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2767 time: 2020-07-07 06:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32dfbd221dd3a5e462b95c3806cf173f561f2307ebbda68b5eb583253fd05fceBlock Operator
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