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 4397213 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4399260 epoch_slot_no: 14460 block_no: 4397036 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1721 time: 2020-07-08 06:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59938049c023a91ce2d6d9be54c7694097d780bea946de50b21f1e9b7a393eafBlock Operator
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