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 4396985 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4399032 epoch_slot_no: 14232 block_no: 4396808 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2226 time: 2020-07-08 04:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x939955527cffbdde4c0e94f1c214d146fbe46c06c0193944a7b47730fa7e3216Block Operator
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