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 4394084 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4396131 epoch_slot_no: 11331 block_no: 4393907 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7313 time: 2020-07-07 12:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fd944bf9041c8dd7337806a5a6a69d713a5cb40c5f56fa734a72a8b2326001cBlock Operator
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