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 4395257 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4397304 epoch_slot_no: 12504 block_no: 4395080 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4092 time: 2020-07-07 19:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x615f786bddcbd619ae03f6a04f40ec8e58f4db387c878c9ad1d1cbb392c7567bBlock Operator
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