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 4395327 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4397374 epoch_slot_no: 12574 block_no: 4395150 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4618 time: 2020-07-07 19:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cba17ea31227938d37fe34a0ed2b25a5c792a2eb69e492067fa7b03a33c2ef4Block Operator
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