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 4393388 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4395435 epoch_slot_no: 10635 block_no: 4393211 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2396 time: 2020-07-07 08:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7593c856a6ab5e0c1d6d8341ae453d398e4ce969354ca950c405d459dc5625aaBlock Operator
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