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 4396318 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4398365 epoch_slot_no: 13565 block_no: 4396141 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4561 time: 2020-07-08 01:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2725724f767382c671de7afa988c034b861cc046d7bd32bc350d3b48cbfed529Block Operator
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