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 4396724 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398771 epoch_slot_no: 13971 block_no: 4396547 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1997 time: 2020-07-08 03:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5732d731712ad30c4c11a3e15f52700f4dc6c22706de215312b7a4924381dc0Block Operator
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