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 4396044 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4398091 epoch_slot_no: 13291 block_no: 4395867 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8167 time: 2020-07-07 23:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11cf4fb94521b8b464e47f7586f005261bf1c2ea4a93a6145efd26f9d806086fBlock Operator
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