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 4394860 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 4396907 epoch_slot_no: 12107 block_no: 4394683 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 12883 time: 2020-07-07 17:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55b120486e42621b6632419a5582b328570c063595fcd39c2f3d6c13c0de911cBlock Operator
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