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 4393543 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4395590 epoch_slot_no: 10790 block_no: 4393366 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-07-07 09:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6878e9a56dbac7f93df3f86b901461464a8e63758217c346350268de0b0a32adBlock Operator
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