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 4396114 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4398161 epoch_slot_no: 13361 block_no: 4395937 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7646 time: 2020-07-07 23:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f4ded41312872843ea7c9c787d4f9bd9c8e12146a533742b3100e854c83819aBlock Operator
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