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 4393872 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4395919 epoch_slot_no: 11119 block_no: 4393695 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1459 time: 2020-07-07 11:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7799db4361864841e1f897984fc16d5d1ea1bb5ee7f7c7ad04671fa6ac9e59aBlock Operator
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