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 4394707 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4396754 epoch_slot_no: 11954 block_no: 4394530 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2493 time: 2020-07-07 16:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bb3def62b7ff209d7a9b7160774486319d4e6fcf46ed93528611f00e3fddd9eBlock Operator
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