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 4396792 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4398839 epoch_slot_no: 14039 block_no: 4396615 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3402 time: 2020-07-08 03:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed0c2b6bd9a41249a057b2343176b899df39de483ef23eb0ae6045b0443059b3Block Operator
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