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 4396285 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4398332 epoch_slot_no: 13532 block_no: 4396108 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7113 time: 2020-07-08 00:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb1f94b8bf20ff15baf5bcc8a69c375f1a5aef33d48ba729957fd55794413e9aBlock Operator
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