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 4396613 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4398660 epoch_slot_no: 13860 block_no: 4396436 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4239 time: 2020-07-08 02:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc38b56ab0aa52d2b16e2314224462f77fb470c3fab3fead6c2a42289a4d3bb8eBlock Operator
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