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 4395959 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4398006 epoch_slot_no: 13206 block_no: 4395782 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4447 time: 2020-07-07 23:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d5717309464b85ad15894bdd79c478487a0f91912a0f9efe88a89cae572c2cdBlock Operator
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