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 4395312 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4397359 epoch_slot_no: 12559 block_no: 4395135 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1824 time: 2020-07-07 19:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec7d165ab1e1e6e3faebac9e2286b31fafe10fab34aa61b3ea2adb1ec67959e6Block Operator
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