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 4396525 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4398572 epoch_slot_no: 13772 block_no: 4396348 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1529 time: 2020-07-08 02:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98c9ed6a79b7787c327f59081df1bed4874639354f4cc3f4d71329427448cac4Block Operator
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