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 4395576 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4397623 epoch_slot_no: 12823 block_no: 4395399 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1133 time: 2020-07-07 20:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee5fd1f617d8925406a4f1449a7da3ee71995f57e117828320c3852fa6ec7ab5Block Operator
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