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 4393687 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4395734 epoch_slot_no: 10934 block_no: 4393510 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2020-07-07 10:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44e1261d5f7b8f8c7c0ba9342343a5a6e866d045113736e770ae09c03723b0faBlock Operator
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