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 4395313 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4397360 epoch_slot_no: 12560 block_no: 4395136 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2104 time: 2020-07-07 19:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72b92519346a0ae1aa1aa783766dead6dc6996e1d282646a4929adf7a0396774Block Operator
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