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 4396267 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4398314 epoch_slot_no: 13514 block_no: 4396090 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8659 time: 2020-07-08 00:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eda69e5f26b78ed3acb25f07c5c9930c47ab4665acaa9f9f2f02c066c3f80cdBlock Operator
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