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 4393604 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4395651 epoch_slot_no: 10851 block_no: 4393427 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1408 time: 2020-07-07 10:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1bb16f058bde0997ea4142f46d4d736460b735971f947ecc6d7e32b0a67cd69Block Operator
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