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 4396358 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4398405 epoch_slot_no: 13605 block_no: 4396181 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4422 time: 2020-07-08 01:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2969e5bd0dcdb5e1a0b51b135a48f2886b1c5442216d79609e79c0ff962f51c0Block Operator
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