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 4397028 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4399075 epoch_slot_no: 14275 block_no: 4396851 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10424 time: 2020-07-08 05:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81ec93b8986e5a2ccf0c8aed73986d312cd28294ff3df31db895cdf3ab46984aBlock Operator
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