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 4396340 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4398387 epoch_slot_no: 13587 block_no: 4396163 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2918 time: 2020-07-08 01:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcea62b99e2a76e35c31e06d2e6ea194316d6f4af37083ab0760d096d69d5daacBlock Operator
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