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 4396429 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4398476 epoch_slot_no: 13676 block_no: 4396252 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7610 time: 2020-07-08 01:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2470983707d8f7ad605070c2add6a2aa242085cf4fb4ac9efbc63f21c2e602a6Block Operator
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