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 4397207 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4399254 epoch_slot_no: 14454 block_no: 4397030 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3003 time: 2020-07-08 06:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x342ddde93ea4def624c60667ec8c2e1506fe76eaed9bd81b53cca7198afb3aa1Block Operator
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