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 4396282 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4398329 epoch_slot_no: 13529 block_no: 4396105 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1368 time: 2020-07-08 00:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc56bd96c40c34a5f8ca6b05be01564cdf24352e3daa24bf84363bbf857ea0a37Block Operator
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