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 4397142 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4399189 epoch_slot_no: 14389 block_no: 4396965 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3470 time: 2020-07-08 05:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11d39007a149c3b4f009c5b77b9f2c8b4cb6c7cdb77b2cd1cfa7ad8d3ffca5eaBlock Operator
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