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 4395851 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4397898 epoch_slot_no: 13098 block_no: 4395674 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4052 time: 2020-07-07 22:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4293a452c60fc67e6b041fd5535de6f58b5f2173758a2e047ea90d18b7830f7aBlock Operator
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