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 4396480 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 4398527 epoch_slot_no: 13727 block_no: 4396303 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 14959 time: 2020-07-08 02:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d3605a2f15d7cbc630a9958041278d3f2692034622d1c888c3d3c39fa9c1a0dBlock Operator
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