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 4393970 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4396017 epoch_slot_no: 11217 block_no: 4393793 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2764 time: 2020-07-07 12:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba025ef52b361b5ddbc289e1b2f0c80d2f13c5be3f5cd564c4b36027dbff0052Block Operator
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