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 4393511 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4395558 epoch_slot_no: 10758 block_no: 4393334 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1344 time: 2020-07-07 09:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x826ec9e0ed71bfeecc3a28632f7b1e166aaef139bd4e65ba3614e52e61b01b60Block Operator
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