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 4394840 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4396887 epoch_slot_no: 12087 block_no: 4394663 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6271 time: 2020-07-07 16:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb4f3b6b8bd8d742e24a1ab5c5d5750af38bd0691b3ed1d496155948e3e9d2d7Block Operator
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