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 4395973 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4398020 epoch_slot_no: 13220 block_no: 4395796 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2792 time: 2020-07-07 23:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee6a0a71d828f4809a118e2c50908f4c47a6217ab04a020a949fb37ae40f93f5Block Operator
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