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 4396934 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4398981 epoch_slot_no: 14181 block_no: 4396757 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3553 time: 2020-07-08 04:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf130e252326952c372188290203e4fe4c52c160daa6758a1028e7a8d0d296214Block Operator
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