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 4396884 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398931 epoch_slot_no: 14131 block_no: 4396707 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3088 time: 2020-07-08 04:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa527abbf24532a358a36dcca8cecbe50ad2f7621299bec2e08ec0988a2b4f66fBlock Operator
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