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 4395909 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4397956 epoch_slot_no: 13156 block_no: 4395732 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5427 time: 2020-07-07 22:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a081f9587721d65ada4a36180f6d8b348f8d35a16703c8b387504367ee8164aBlock Operator
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