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 4395163 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4397210 epoch_slot_no: 12410 block_no: 4394986 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1344 time: 2020-07-07 18:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb19975b91bb48871bf8a92ca2ee426f9c14632249c9cdfa2555e1df8d6cc7823Block Operator
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