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 4394323 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4396370 epoch_slot_no: 11570 block_no: 4394146 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1696 time: 2020-07-07 14:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12b7d270dddec2430ff277b50be96d77467a31f8b60ad6798c4e92ab11e44147Block Operator
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