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 4397330 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4399377 epoch_slot_no: 14577 block_no: 4397153 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4499 time: 2020-07-08 06:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ba8f61874c51cd74351cb511bb0a546bc1aa13588450c16365ea148cd484cf6Block Operator
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