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 4396645 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4398692 epoch_slot_no: 13892 block_no: 4396468 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1346 time: 2020-07-08 02:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf058551cea35a1325a13159d54dca2586cc2d691673e01a0711eb69139a5a2ffBlock Operator
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