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 4396826 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4398873 epoch_slot_no: 14073 block_no: 4396649 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5331 time: 2020-07-08 03:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06bd80023c37d6cc276458678862b2a48e890d4282b276ec3962f247f1f0a183Block Operator
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