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 4393189 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4395236 epoch_slot_no: 10436 block_no: 4393012 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4306 time: 2020-07-07 07:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc7ddd959ae1f623a3bb1bb52a919ea6c73423d026cd0f70ace3d6ecbf2929fdBlock Operator
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