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 4394095 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4396142 epoch_slot_no: 11342 block_no: 4393918 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4286 time: 2020-07-07 12:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8ab9a3cdc2b649a527e4d85c4fa7becb5c8e163fda1ae9fb0670602f823fd12Block Operator
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