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 4397100 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4399147 epoch_slot_no: 14347 block_no: 4396923 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5615 time: 2020-07-08 05:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8edf676e674118e660c0a95c75dfc0123052eb0773e30931379d9df2ef4a2a72Block Operator
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