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 4396188 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4398235 epoch_slot_no: 13435 block_no: 4396011 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3821 time: 2020-07-08 00:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9492225a61bded4f68eaee956aa2957ccbc379c2036f62d41b0e036315b9f766Block Operator
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