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 4397070 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4399117 epoch_slot_no: 14317 block_no: 4396893 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1845 time: 2020-07-08 05:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7535cfb1809c75db9914cefa0c855aafbc2404186a3145c0f7c288805e64b32Block Operator
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