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 4396737 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4398784 epoch_slot_no: 13984 block_no: 4396560 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4549 time: 2020-07-08 03:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3b19841b9cbea21c4ac99ec16bcbf63adb47552481cc873a6a64c420041c490Block Operator
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