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 4396427 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4398474 epoch_slot_no: 13674 block_no: 4396250 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1467 time: 2020-07-08 01:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11dec76bb151cc7e8b19d504a1a028aab782d8d3f77ab0d5d18ef024c2e6c372Block Operator
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