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 4395606 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4397653 epoch_slot_no: 12853 block_no: 4395429 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-07-07 21:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fa48dcecd177e8f77e04c223ed040d5967dae0143f94bb57c105771e45f6480Block Operator
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