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 4397335 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4399382 epoch_slot_no: 14582 block_no: 4397158 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1488 time: 2020-07-08 06:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59589647a1c4703e2365e177f33597d1bd0d0ea5594703638a9fa8db2d0e42a0Block Operator
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