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 4395398 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4397445 epoch_slot_no: 12645 block_no: 4395221 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4416 time: 2020-07-07 19:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf95114ef89527c8f25d1cb0c45074ab4169d245e206328db45b38719db6fe11Block Operator
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