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 4396790 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4398837 epoch_slot_no: 14037 block_no: 4396613 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5982 time: 2020-07-08 03:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x746c744c71230af28803791d01c21a9ec40a8eb95122e8c301f195e7eb8cd3e8Block Operator
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