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 4395451 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4397498 epoch_slot_no: 12698 block_no: 4395274 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3911 time: 2020-07-07 20:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x201def83c4c24f29678fbdda2ede04c0f057aa5d6a93c7aeb54703b3a9a6c08fBlock Operator
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