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 4396773 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4398820 epoch_slot_no: 14020 block_no: 4396596 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7227 time: 2020-07-08 03:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x165141ead9fbdfe3c7f60d322646495dbfaf3663c8766b12ecbf397cf5d4ee3eBlock Operator
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