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 4397332 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4399379 epoch_slot_no: 14579 block_no: 4397155 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5404 time: 2020-07-08 06:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45f2ae3d5b922a51899c70099a7f07e89eb41d05f6c61f797ae3d96fc30deeefBlock Operator
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