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 4396844 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4398891 epoch_slot_no: 14091 block_no: 4396667 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3057 time: 2020-07-08 04:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bf5fdc3060bf478fbaa09f6eca7008029d68ae3fbcdb31de7cfc2ff9690d42fBlock Operator
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