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 4397030 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4399077 epoch_slot_no: 14277 block_no: 4396853 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6036 time: 2020-07-08 05:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde2292fdd5801b4f008e1000a74ba22f3d000485981aa67faaa4ab0d90954367Block Operator
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