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 4396655 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4398702 epoch_slot_no: 13902 block_no: 4396478 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1196 time: 2020-07-08 02:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb19610377ac97834a6fcac4c2b957d7d7c772a71e034eb5266a0db89e4d0f042Block Operator
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