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 4396312 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398359 epoch_slot_no: 13559 block_no: 4396135 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2508 time: 2020-07-08 01:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2936c5d27f5a427799e2214f4f8e541857e086a33d9d5a0cc629fe015cc336b4Block Operator
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