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 4396374 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398421 epoch_slot_no: 13621 block_no: 4396197 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4489 time: 2020-07-08 01:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc61f5a0779301e2cceebebbc5c610e08b6d1d786f58bdd85b729c28cf77b6da9Block Operator
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