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 4396446 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398493 epoch_slot_no: 13693 block_no: 4396269 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4276 time: 2020-07-08 01:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe5954ae04245d34434d58a72f4215109f486d29a575cfb5173f6ebab3bbf1a0Block Operator
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