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 4396577 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4398624 epoch_slot_no: 13824 block_no: 4396400 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6238 time: 2020-07-08 02:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2935341491c0a4ec865560a423ca54236a234ac940e26975375517fbd19af77Block Operator
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