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 4395563 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4397610 epoch_slot_no: 12810 block_no: 4395386 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1918 time: 2020-07-07 20:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x151005e5529cc97cc4e4b2298749dd43edba2f1546559741ec9a3c95282495faBlock Operator
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