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 4396921 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4398968 epoch_slot_no: 14168 block_no: 4396744 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3340 time: 2020-07-08 04:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c1b72355f8f2a7f9abccbea5045ac8de565bd82a8f707a76592a1870a7f7de1Block Operator
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