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 4394529 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4396576 epoch_slot_no: 11776 block_no: 4394352 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3072 time: 2020-07-07 15:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x839db29f923aa7b5df4e3d68b2fdeb89a9d51cc008f3af6d4793d5ee876d78f2Block Operator
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