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 4397144 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4399191 epoch_slot_no: 14391 block_no: 4396967 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2252 time: 2020-07-08 05:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad740bb65d74a59a21f74eea71c3bab538b79b7bc82b95eb73ae0db9986a7c6cBlock Operator
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