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 4394049 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4396096 epoch_slot_no: 11296 block_no: 4393872 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3840 time: 2020-07-07 12:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89b80dd13f55fac140230a1b82a274b8cc3233f37dc8fa934dca77ae2a0db7d6Block Operator
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