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 4396702 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4398749 epoch_slot_no: 13949 block_no: 4396525 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6285 time: 2020-07-08 03:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d6eaa4637252ca6bd87192003b9b9817b7fb9a0cf1acf27dba971d97b372ae0Block Operator
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