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 4396497 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398544 epoch_slot_no: 13744 block_no: 4396320 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2733 time: 2020-07-08 02:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe4e7b8539d1f22d628aa7a53a8e3d1f419430047e1d8a630e6048f4c5c1ccd1Block Operator
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