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 4394741 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4396788 epoch_slot_no: 11988 block_no: 4394564 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4622 time: 2020-07-07 16:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd5d83275353b799a05fd8af06d5d069656f88d188ec990dd83329541d54b63eBlock Operator
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