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 4394266 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4396313 epoch_slot_no: 11513 block_no: 4394089 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2628 time: 2020-07-07 13:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c86183b00a4de7888945701d6aef38d3a8fd55b2f2aefabf8c579867753fcfeBlock Operator
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