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 4394415 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4396462 epoch_slot_no: 11662 block_no: 4394238 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1492 time: 2020-07-07 14:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x203ebf3022becc4b77e999f68e453ceeec4d907a80eb3b5135f42186bc77e681Block Operator
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