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 4396185 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4398232 epoch_slot_no: 13432 block_no: 4396008 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2520 time: 2020-07-08 00:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a6eb2a05c9f7df8c92835e7dc1d72f32c5a8ecd98af53a964e1b292ea424e2eBlock Operator
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