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 4394743 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4396790 epoch_slot_no: 11990 block_no: 4394566 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3377 time: 2020-07-07 16:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa13f51f86ed0bc36d38a3746cd1a9e3081a863d3cd70a0ffbdd2291bdee6dec4Block Operator
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