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 4396718 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 4398765 epoch_slot_no: 13965 block_no: 4396541 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7028 time: 2020-07-08 03:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2337159faab210531b5039f1b2a57e653a128c859a8152eb1ee0a4eef885e0dbBlock Operator
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