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 4393418 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4395465 epoch_slot_no: 10665 block_no: 4393241 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3096 time: 2020-07-07 08:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x700e70a73bd4e90f3dd6ff23dcb38a6ec948a0246754b2938e94d333b6bd787aBlock Operator
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