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 4393163 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4395210 epoch_slot_no: 10410 block_no: 4392986 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2505 time: 2020-07-07 07:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x146ee81608d6eed9e0f73dc2eb4905c896b58fe9e2359486eff4843fbe409161Block Operator
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