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 4396436 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4398483 epoch_slot_no: 13683 block_no: 4396259 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1537 time: 2020-07-08 01:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa08a9adc9c03a6ecf9e0b0a1a108cd365f6a9b3aab54cf8bef327b34ef03d5b6Block Operator
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