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 4396990 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4399037 epoch_slot_no: 14237 block_no: 4396813 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 28603 time: 2020-07-08 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48f8f600378ce646b10d4cc5dc029d3fff86679a8cacf0dd66500168bd4aaa27Block Operator
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