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 4393227 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4395274 epoch_slot_no: 10474 block_no: 4393050 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2968 time: 2020-07-07 07:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf425699eaaf9dfd51747773f464aee3fd698e6edef1262d2bc6e4217541eea2fBlock Operator
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