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 4396979 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4399026 epoch_slot_no: 14226 block_no: 4396802 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3479 time: 2020-07-08 04:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5827aed7ebd9cda888492b5071c5784db431a94d681294be7ac7d9c14e06bf1Block Operator
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