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 4394283 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4396330 epoch_slot_no: 11530 block_no: 4394106 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4293 time: 2020-07-07 13:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa08ffe5f20d0916d8ecc7d60db0d8f65f58ab58d7fd43a4fa1f862a6ff311acdBlock Operator
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