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 4394808 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4396855 epoch_slot_no: 12055 block_no: 4394631 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2047 time: 2020-07-07 16:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99b990ceb169a338e2eda84a26839912c0d0cd9098271a45e510124a72aed38eBlock Operator
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