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 4394011 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4396058 epoch_slot_no: 11258 block_no: 4393834 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5423 time: 2020-07-07 12:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa94036b192f79910951fd8ada3465dc3724bf164550d8d06d34a4bc2f6c62cd7Block Operator
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