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 4397058 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4399105 epoch_slot_no: 14305 block_no: 4396881 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6461 time: 2020-07-08 05:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09f0eeff8c606b58b90380e55aca1574cb4c545d0fb2f6ec3ceaefcb623c1d3fBlock Operator
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