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 4396641 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4398688 epoch_slot_no: 13888 block_no: 4396464 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2558 time: 2020-07-08 02:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc88b9e15957428fc3dba92b9aa56b5862fd3b1a05359ec47f440fbaa00e0a8e5Block Operator
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