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 4396972 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4399019 epoch_slot_no: 14219 block_no: 4396795 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2020-07-08 04:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40d63660b80870dacba7b2651c3fef417913aaa82e1acce3d95e6c1f3210e43cBlock Operator
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