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 4396073 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4398120 epoch_slot_no: 13320 block_no: 4395896 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2072 time: 2020-07-07 23:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1f1bd1a5e80981a22b6c7153480772f36ca4ce22028404864c403a259f100a1Block Operator
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