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 4396119 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398166 epoch_slot_no: 13366 block_no: 4395942 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3490 time: 2020-07-08 00:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd29b9049f2553afc8ad27d69f3b4857e4493e3c32f51a556ad3d2021a20a107Block Operator
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