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 4397009 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4399056 epoch_slot_no: 14256 block_no: 4396832 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2423 time: 2020-07-08 04:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29732021f00d397eede6124d9c7a0367d3eea2617858c28ed260b2fe90d06b82Block Operator
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