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 4394746 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4396793 epoch_slot_no: 11993 block_no: 4394569 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2458 time: 2020-07-07 16:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba95bee54dcd50e0a0a5f7dc99d39b410758ca6f358b44e41838cc216a133251Block Operator
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