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 4393208 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4395255 epoch_slot_no: 10455 block_no: 4393031 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1105 time: 2020-07-07 07:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6681b83432a5ed8f5b96e7b764b47c940eb5e5eb755139c3d3f6c239849390aaBlock Operator
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