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 4396499 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4398546 epoch_slot_no: 13746 block_no: 4396322 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5485 time: 2020-07-08 02:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51d2982c0c5108a34aca6d9697b4e3c913e139f36c4063688cb81eb22b4d9109Block Operator
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