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 4393777 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4395824 epoch_slot_no: 11024 block_no: 4393600 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1798 time: 2020-07-07 10:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bfc60bd2093edd9ccae589c66c7d3843c9ed99c058d6a3ad45835d759da023bBlock Operator
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