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 4395892 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4397939 epoch_slot_no: 13139 block_no: 4395715 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2684 time: 2020-07-07 22:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89cd88cc128578c4052da1dbb034936a967784a667af424a969ef4ccf2b5a1dcBlock Operator
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