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 4396242 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4398289 epoch_slot_no: 13489 block_no: 4396065 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1823 time: 2020-07-08 00:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38a60e14fea5037d7450346cf71b4468136677458c8a2fe071057de592d43a9eBlock Operator
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