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 4396808 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398855 epoch_slot_no: 14055 block_no: 4396631 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5387 time: 2020-07-08 03:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9dd26d85a61bdf8ba0ef68d0dae618f066f4c49475eddf643014ad8e6475912Block Operator
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