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 4396214 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4398261 epoch_slot_no: 13461 block_no: 4396037 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1443 time: 2020-07-08 00:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabde76fefbe1cfab85157961538cd3d51465daee31440d93110f392c0b24c268Block Operator
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