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 4396491 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4398538 epoch_slot_no: 13738 block_no: 4396314 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2220 time: 2020-07-08 02:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9336122c662eec9beb3692b0e2cc117f17d7eca140b387d7862195968175e16Block Operator
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