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 4394211 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4396258 epoch_slot_no: 11458 block_no: 4394034 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1126 time: 2020-07-07 13:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1f55b36f42e9bac7243465caaf6dba87bdbc37573f2fbc0d6c5eb7b311055d5Block Operator
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