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 4396143 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4398190 epoch_slot_no: 13390 block_no: 4395966 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2610 time: 2020-07-08 00:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa72bf8171d63dc81e5700144617d1af9795ece93ae46e51c08abd7c94c25464Block Operator
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