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 4396670 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4398717 epoch_slot_no: 13917 block_no: 4396493 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6039 time: 2020-07-08 03:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9319501a378baba5fa349608a53e54cc0ceebc4b15aa1414f8595c421d553184Block Operator
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