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 4396445 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398492 epoch_slot_no: 13692 block_no: 4396268 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5578 time: 2020-07-08 01:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97cec19fb2d5369ee11f887bb50c3f239fad56b58a1996f586932f7a6dc5e4d5Block Operator
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