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 4394215 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4396262 epoch_slot_no: 11462 block_no: 4394038 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3423 time: 2020-07-07 13:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f1973d67488c7d29562d842eca589dc1bf6c3223b42196cbfd7fa5cd3694f85Block Operator
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