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 4394802 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4396849 epoch_slot_no: 12049 block_no: 4394625 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5787 time: 2020-07-07 16:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd69ec0c2258aca1e3744869b381e0f1306cc3bbb6c1eae459dbd4981ae8cece5Block Operator
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