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 4396245 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4398292 epoch_slot_no: 13492 block_no: 4396068 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1548 time: 2020-07-08 00:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x665aca642d6d922cd67627a7665c3b79e77be3b7fdc4094e82d74704dfb06c75Block Operator
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