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 4397257 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4399304 epoch_slot_no: 14504 block_no: 4397080 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5229 time: 2020-07-08 06:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59008832bff66f363fcff41fe691d330c8608089d059c0a117a993b77739486fBlock Operator
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