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 4397138 Details
Epoch: 203Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 4399185
epoch_slot_no: 14385
block_no: 4396961
slot_leader_id: 4
size: 2231
time: 2020-07-08 05:39:51
proto_major: 1
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xf957cf4bbfdda5bf3d0d1dfcc300696ab573ee552778b3d783837a27641fe213
Block Operator
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