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 4396467 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4398514 epoch_slot_no: 13714 block_no: 4396290 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1599 time: 2020-07-08 01:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7e278c7992c118dc6fe44dcc0a59cb32cc24cc7d31ed5f3afb5f4b1c791fc2bBlock Operator
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