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 4396406 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4398453 epoch_slot_no: 13653 block_no: 4396229 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3261 time: 2020-07-08 01:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d916d50ef40b25e2716a4ab6f6801f1cf910ac2a6ef6b91c3293aea0584b35fBlock Operator
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