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 4396882 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398929 epoch_slot_no: 14129 block_no: 4396705 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4612 time: 2020-07-08 04:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x765071aac73c509733d83a84635af9c6450f31419c8b3b4601e732dce3e7775bBlock Operator
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