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 4396809 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398856 epoch_slot_no: 14056 block_no: 4396632 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2259 time: 2020-07-08 03:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29baa1d797731d393910a0849840759d5b5226cdcec6fbbf2c905e395514a8a7Block Operator
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