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 4397011 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4399058 epoch_slot_no: 14258 block_no: 4396834 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3801 time: 2020-07-08 04:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5342a673cdfffde8d70ea5bf0fb7855e68a0699616ae3e2d02e4e5d6136ff9bBlock Operator
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