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 4396902 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4398949 epoch_slot_no: 14149 block_no: 4396725 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8568 time: 2020-07-08 04:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c1352b5dbcf22ecbe8945cd7a9dc65f63a363a43874eeb031040ab37ee10a8dBlock Operator
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