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 4394173 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4396220 epoch_slot_no: 11420 block_no: 4393996 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1639 time: 2020-07-07 13:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x686a15972097bc986fadd0a98c11eab7f079d712c6cf2b96f7b06ed4693f1a2fBlock Operator
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