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 4396443 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4398490 epoch_slot_no: 13690 block_no: 4396266 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2607 time: 2020-07-08 01:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21f209cef933e20544dec5b1949a0a727a854c35c0c03c0b924cd0d2ff97801dBlock Operator
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