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 4396401 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4398448 epoch_slot_no: 13648 block_no: 4396224 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2949 time: 2020-07-08 01:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf42671a74e442e29b8189c63f42d4a664efca4b284252aa9f6c222c89a8ad134Block Operator
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