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 4393074 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4395121 epoch_slot_no: 10321 block_no: 4392897 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-07-07 07:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x465c236e8dbde62b94c475bc4bc465a4fe44e80a6a0df366d115753f7d2b4dbcBlock Operator
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