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 4397227 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4399274 epoch_slot_no: 14474 block_no: 4397050 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3252 time: 2020-07-08 06:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf66c341bd5f3768a8cf3071b5643abed68ee762e30f0a05d16492cd25236cc52Block Operator
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