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 4393847 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4395894 epoch_slot_no: 11094 block_no: 4393670 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1860 time: 2020-07-07 11:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc17545280b58116fb116a0d35ca74af135e45bd17ad9881fea01f76d48c76f9Block Operator
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