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 4395961 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4398008 epoch_slot_no: 13208 block_no: 4395784 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3011 time: 2020-07-07 23:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a153060a04497f5ef0749c7b35daf3db4f4dc3df400ba7ef3f6013652fcc9c4Block Operator
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