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 4395034 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4397081 epoch_slot_no: 12281 block_no: 4394857 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 921 time: 2020-07-07 17:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e04f9bc6f1740e360c4f9d47f92c5b1bf495d7d7941b196aad33b7bc0cae8d5Block Operator
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