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 4396088 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4398135 epoch_slot_no: 13335 block_no: 4395911 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2000 time: 2020-07-07 23:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x674097fa4f84148017153884bd187a7e011f19692a6b138c65cef1303db7ae80Block Operator
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