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 4395993 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4398040 epoch_slot_no: 13240 block_no: 4395816 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5024 time: 2020-07-07 23:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa232527ee26a20c5c93f0c56a4b731583b01599d5b393d98c257ed4da11e8c77Block Operator
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