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 4396335 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4398382 epoch_slot_no: 13582 block_no: 4396158 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4154 time: 2020-07-08 01:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde3bb8d390f1703d6ad08e039bd6deb98bd676742ec5b229d578cb407fc38b3fBlock Operator
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