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 4396810 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4398857 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 4396633 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 30393 time: 2020-07-08 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9403ca175cd2eaf29f128cb441118894e842aab6e48af17fce2aa6c482d35d66Block Operator
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