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 4397293 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4399340 epoch_slot_no: 14540 block_no: 4397116 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1528 time: 2020-07-08 06:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfba7b6f5698ac2d757a63f307f9a44f2539eeb3fbdf43b27094b0ba4a98516f2Block Operator
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