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 4393690 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4395737 epoch_slot_no: 10937 block_no: 4393513 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-07-07 10:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf4f8dff09d8a1b45ba0ead41c4d0b1880e9e723cd69f4945e67b005b2b3d3c7Block Operator
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