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 4396748 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4398795 epoch_slot_no: 13995 block_no: 4396571 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4732 time: 2020-07-08 03:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fb66ade06a73d7c8d3ccf8e645bf9c9efe6243bcab8bf8a855d2c96086af93dBlock Operator
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