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 4396305 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398352 epoch_slot_no: 13552 block_no: 4396128 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2020 time: 2020-07-08 01:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcce48024711d6ca3e55ae30cb8b467ccdac6b4c0fbc18c8a2943216bad18e587Block Operator
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