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 4396064 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398111 epoch_slot_no: 13311 block_no: 4395887 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2247 time: 2020-07-07 23:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5189b0f152544c920ab6c24dd1e2d295b2c760d03e00b9f34353add6f244b507Block Operator
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