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 4396466 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398513 epoch_slot_no: 13713 block_no: 4396289 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2129 time: 2020-07-08 01:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38e3b8d8a84d3ad3cfb98ee6299c15cdbf253e10f088af5ff3b03af896b938b2Block Operator
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