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 4396581 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4398628 epoch_slot_no: 13828 block_no: 4396404 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1497 time: 2020-07-08 02:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab5fa58cd94280ba9a0404dc59b93265386b7f3d55241329c9d8a307bc5ace15Block Operator
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