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 4393211 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4395258 epoch_slot_no: 10458 block_no: 4393034 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2318 time: 2020-07-07 07:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8049de32eec1614645acb353b9454def41cfb2c438830a05905723edc9fb99b6Block Operator
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