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 4396410 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398457 epoch_slot_no: 13657 block_no: 4396233 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4230 time: 2020-07-08 01:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8701a4d131a53728a84fac84948e32ed3795e8ba4181015a82b5192584f95acBlock Operator
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