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 4397172 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4399219 epoch_slot_no: 14419 block_no: 4396995 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2303 time: 2020-07-08 05:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x534579fd6f76406657f303e1f2ba9850945b86dd10954c2f3991fdcb4f008f6bBlock Operator
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