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 4395604 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4397651 epoch_slot_no: 12851 block_no: 4395427 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5484 time: 2020-07-07 21:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacfc2cf7c1d81cfda789cfe4a5e917c9daf97b5f2ce4f94e3a670cd9585e25ceBlock Operator
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