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 4397334 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4399381 epoch_slot_no: 14581 block_no: 4397157 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1649 time: 2020-07-08 06:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d4d37c7ab650a1e914503c28dc8b60b8af73dac6c486a8a167fdde3e6182fa7Block Operator
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