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 4394995 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4397042 epoch_slot_no: 12242 block_no: 4394818 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2123 time: 2020-07-07 17:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedf815a5945e842efe0aa0f7f6d78a51fb558340d22d5a59f992f5a4991ef03fBlock Operator
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