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 4396933 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4398980 epoch_slot_no: 14180 block_no: 4396756 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2176 time: 2020-07-08 04:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb45c886af7e72ed0c39004c6ef6796dd19a328dc3ed86afcca3ea2387f214faaBlock Operator
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