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 4396383 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398430 epoch_slot_no: 13630 block_no: 4396206 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3579 time: 2020-07-08 01:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b4bbbe2ee408e7d1b369d96cb84f2ee4a56e89295b9818e8da728ac8896de22Block Operator
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