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 4394496 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4396543 epoch_slot_no: 11743 block_no: 4394319 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2123 time: 2020-07-07 14:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64624ea39c170296799ba370123705ac3de30d101a5c13fef2019c1df024409fBlock Operator
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