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 4397346 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4399393 epoch_slot_no: 14593 block_no: 4397169 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7989 time: 2020-07-08 06:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8e571a7d145154edd316b8d9b051877246003606001ba648845f5bad900e8c8Block Operator
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