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 4394946 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4396993 epoch_slot_no: 12193 block_no: 4394769 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2997 time: 2020-07-07 17:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38aa06576033b0698dd502a7cb2f5c2e310efcc584a7ea0d4afc6cf7c6a4f9a4Block Operator
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