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 4393812 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4395859 epoch_slot_no: 11059 block_no: 4393635 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2180 time: 2020-07-07 11:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4014c0ae0b3becc7e57fb4ea7110c9816c763dd053d06341a446d5e15392b1f3Block Operator
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