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 4393456 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4395503 epoch_slot_no: 10703 block_no: 4393279 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-07-07 09:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88a591d65c62a1754fe59e8b4a07790cef9c97ae1f84992491545306d839d77bBlock Operator
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