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 4397320 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4399367 epoch_slot_no: 14567 block_no: 4397143 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6256 time: 2020-07-08 06:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf58b28a010a6059f72be0e83a8d424e9b74e018a5da27f90c325e26a2d14e2bBlock Operator
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