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 4394685 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4396732 epoch_slot_no: 11932 block_no: 4394508 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5092 time: 2020-07-07 16:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bce46ae86f26840b63b238fbc06a24ae60d38925c4d368391d99c519ceff540Block Operator
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