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 4396207 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4398254 epoch_slot_no: 13454 block_no: 4396030 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4759 time: 2020-07-08 00:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e38ab83c733d93b67dbe353eb500c20c0fd6e2a05484fb7867e37838d237e68Block Operator
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