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 4396345 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4398392 epoch_slot_no: 13592 block_no: 4396168 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 11350 time: 2020-07-08 01:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc129a9e138de0362646764fa6fb06ce7c1007988469cec7c3b4b645d7020885Block Operator
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