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 4393391 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4395438 epoch_slot_no: 10638 block_no: 4393214 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2372 time: 2020-07-07 08:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x506bd7cc9f313e9d5eea3f770ccfc26af8ae9e6732a23f32d58d8a5d9e357d15Block Operator
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