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 4396341 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398388 epoch_slot_no: 13588 block_no: 4396164 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2622 time: 2020-07-08 01:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdec4893946a3fbf62a8a42f4f5fbcaf1ce3e667a61ccb48fc8de9d8c480a53dBlock Operator
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