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 4395686 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4397733 epoch_slot_no: 12933 block_no: 4395509 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3510 time: 2020-07-07 21:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x083bfc06b5dc78451ec0bd916a42e0e8be9b0bcff1af1abe362df7dca28ca0d2Block Operator
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