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 4396769 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4398816 epoch_slot_no: 14016 block_no: 4396592 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4376 time: 2020-07-08 03:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0e522751be284383a68468617464814d8a92578b0bbdfcd87c90ea696e8300bBlock Operator
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