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 4396835 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4398882 epoch_slot_no: 14082 block_no: 4396658 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3351 time: 2020-07-08 03:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d09b9214ab1a055303387a11e5fc561b8f589405d234afd0be63934f883580bBlock Operator
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