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 4396713 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4398760 epoch_slot_no: 13960 block_no: 4396536 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3713 time: 2020-07-08 03:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa61f5a70188d25544dc21bdc6a36d7c3547e1658a5859025b8fa9886186e777dBlock Operator
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