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 4397047 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4399094 epoch_slot_no: 14294 block_no: 4396870 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5105 time: 2020-07-08 05:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf24ceb281c671a7cfe29732bf291e2ef267514980317577e5f5705f15ba31a9Block Operator
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