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 4393978 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4396025 epoch_slot_no: 11225 block_no: 4393801 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3391 time: 2020-07-07 12:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2de6b5826bc19418fc03d2a25b846f5f7f1d8e042a78e0c6dfc20a01eeef9859Block Operator
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