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 4393431 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4395478 epoch_slot_no: 10678 block_no: 4393254 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2005 time: 2020-07-07 09:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87a258bea40f2ccd0c661997e301109d04b96c6e7d5c03bda2e9b92c3bf4320dBlock Operator
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