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 4393536 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4395583 epoch_slot_no: 10783 block_no: 4393359 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1683 time: 2020-07-07 09:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20d6b334c00c102d11e251b7aaf7df71ed3a2357d179a14923bf20a94e75a6a1Block Operator
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