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 4395573 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4397620 epoch_slot_no: 12820 block_no: 4395396 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2273 time: 2020-07-07 20:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c16cc88a39401a8ac36924c9e6a5309220476f51b908cc608b945e38c906a8dBlock Operator
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