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 4397064 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4399111 epoch_slot_no: 14311 block_no: 4396887 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4466 time: 2020-07-08 05:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a56bdb241631e3bce195dff39f5e9cf6f55615fcfaf1c833df012bb3e8fe607Block Operator
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