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 4395371 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4397418 epoch_slot_no: 12618 block_no: 4395194 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2541 time: 2020-07-07 19:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2aa9751ca861a899f084601f2e20d03dd25792087f56a379d547176c40d5ed59Block Operator
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