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 4394992 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4397039 epoch_slot_no: 12239 block_no: 4394815 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3182 time: 2020-07-07 17:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x195a0143568eb84cc7897497d37d2613d1303a272dc96946a321da65cd6be30bBlock Operator
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