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 4397180 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4399227 epoch_slot_no: 14427 block_no: 4397003 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1529 time: 2020-07-08 05:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44ad9a98c88b41d6f9517760db148c300af7ff42732a6fcc7b9922a0adb87dcbBlock Operator
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