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 4396727 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4398774 epoch_slot_no: 13974 block_no: 4396550 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3991 time: 2020-07-08 03:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x367f2c103957f15c08694f96600bcfbd7752e2d39aee58c9a2a8c1d91b1ce986Block Operator
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