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 4396336 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4398383 epoch_slot_no: 13583 block_no: 4396159 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7807 time: 2020-07-08 01:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2868cceef862dcd2e3a22b8c9c546a4d58a547b4bc4de0c163495862b69da161Block Operator
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