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 4393451 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4395498 epoch_slot_no: 10698 block_no: 4393274 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2878 time: 2020-07-07 09:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8134b266a7b07b1c31b7f653dad2c5518a3afdb5a16c3e001c41448f95f6164dBlock Operator
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