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 4395870 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4397917 epoch_slot_no: 13117 block_no: 4395693 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3996 time: 2020-07-07 22:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32b0a765d76e2bfa94124697b02842ddeb5d780c369ee06b91f4a7b5ba6e2e50Block Operator
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