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 4396728 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398775 epoch_slot_no: 13975 block_no: 4396551 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5864 time: 2020-07-08 03:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd90e99d01ec301b09de667394e72167e520cf590f0d6670903a02e4f9ece384fBlock Operator
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