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 4396387 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398434 epoch_slot_no: 13634 block_no: 4396210 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1853 time: 2020-07-08 01:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac965067d668f8636455d9a0da8aa7309095b78db4feb26f2c7ed49fc93d1557Block Operator
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