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 4396422 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398469 epoch_slot_no: 13669 block_no: 4396245 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1927 time: 2020-07-08 01:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x518ff676eba5dabb09f205e1a3f68c570b39c71a1e906596023eb1815ca251bbBlock Operator
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