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 4393031 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4395078 epoch_slot_no: 10278 block_no: 4392854 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1434 time: 2020-07-07 06:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x944ea98df9fb3dc1f1d4d0e210ec9f9a0b51bf407f4b02f5f51bd83fc66b80a0Block Operator
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