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 4393833 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4395880 epoch_slot_no: 11080 block_no: 4393656 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6936 time: 2020-07-07 11:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd65400fe4ebdd1d2b6f16077a6d383f258be8a18c0630ef081904ff35ae3aaa7Block Operator
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