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 4396255 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4398302 epoch_slot_no: 13502 block_no: 4396078 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2524 time: 2020-07-08 00:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x496fa639fd7e97e8b95b17b1ae47138dec32779fe1f9a4d3deca9e96008e5699Block Operator
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