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 4393435 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4395482 epoch_slot_no: 10682 block_no: 4393258 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4259 time: 2020-07-07 09:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc37658d1f224d881151377a62f2b52d9e7687121fcae86e8e642768aa3174d8Block Operator
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