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 4395199 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4397246 epoch_slot_no: 12446 block_no: 4395022 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2020-07-07 18:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefde5a47371912b577c5cf912b2bb210c2678fbf791cfe271d21b57e373d5efaBlock Operator
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