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 4393902 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4395949 epoch_slot_no: 11149 block_no: 4393725 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-07-07 11:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7524bf154365f8158a43b6fd144765e45b61d472ec878d4b378eab2eb6d74f4Block Operator
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