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 4393811 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4395858 epoch_slot_no: 11058 block_no: 4393634 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4565 time: 2020-07-07 11:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82eb821e7dea442069c632824853a88a73daa08fb7cb4a274defc872ed3eda80Block Operator
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