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 4393183 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4395230 epoch_slot_no: 10430 block_no: 4393006 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1503 time: 2020-07-07 07:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae08830ad9841f9db3b2e240b46e5d00ca156de5c93f4ea5a21499a93a351394Block Operator
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