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 4393846 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4395893 epoch_slot_no: 11093 block_no: 4393669 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2225 time: 2020-07-07 11:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb355c683985df91c2f923dddaa299b77812d37a983a54e2af8d1bfa218f5f971Block Operator
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