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 4397367 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4399414 epoch_slot_no: 14614 block_no: 4397190 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7577 time: 2020-07-08 06:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x323c480557cb5d27b7e5e321dd50cde9c8fa87173eba9d00000fb5ed2eb48371Block Operator
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