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 4395850 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4397897 epoch_slot_no: 13097 block_no: 4395673 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4290 time: 2020-07-07 22:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59f7092dabbbc952ebdbd1f061cab1ac40a951a9a59f5a16e39ef7dd358e4b77Block Operator
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