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 4397169 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4399216 epoch_slot_no: 14416 block_no: 4396992 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6789 time: 2020-07-08 05:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31ea30772fbf241b032059fcfb5b3e9aeb70e04c168c6bee1d52d3a07d03d527Block Operator
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