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 4396600 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4398647 epoch_slot_no: 13847 block_no: 4396423 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1262 time: 2020-07-08 02:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2210db82ce07103563477c7eeffaa689be89235f5c4e9595ee82cd4b4f6c3414Block Operator
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