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 4395156 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4397203 epoch_slot_no: 12403 block_no: 4394979 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1270 time: 2020-07-07 18:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x665ff9fc8ea32b77522d6c8e98ae3de5cd1e0dbbbf5fb4cec074a95b8ca6f085Block Operator
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