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 4393973 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4396020 epoch_slot_no: 11220 block_no: 4393796 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4215 time: 2020-07-07 12:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9500cb838f737440dc295a407698633a4e8528c856c9f87b93ffb4d1ff8fe323Block Operator
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