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 4396588 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4398635 epoch_slot_no: 13835 block_no: 4396411 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9449 time: 2020-07-08 02:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a9a50a2759cdc770f7d007795f77047bcb1e02c317e71baffb2f0b45a4a0490Block Operator
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