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 4395358 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4397405 epoch_slot_no: 12605 block_no: 4395181 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2013 time: 2020-07-07 19:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x722cfed55be9ac477551c19cfa13b23c3042c2fe8c8526b268883fece5f77670Block Operator
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