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 4395915 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4397962 epoch_slot_no: 13162 block_no: 4395738 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-07-07 22:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcab12d19ef1f86a66aa69b073d443975f84816a842fbc8af7ae8362fc4786a69Block Operator
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