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 4395258 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4397305 epoch_slot_no: 12505 block_no: 4395081 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3678 time: 2020-07-07 19:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x524a44bdb27f41081542339f302a153e9a04c23b80186350168ce5b02e9928c2Block Operator
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