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 4397130 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4399177 epoch_slot_no: 14377 block_no: 4396953 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4619 time: 2020-07-08 05:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabd8ebb2ea9277841f3cdfd59b125216277aa08aeac4059b9cbc18f20e65a5b1Block Operator
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