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 4397389 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4399436 epoch_slot_no: 14636 block_no: 4397212 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 16108 time: 2020-07-08 07:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac8380de7304c4cd9c2b0ad7abf6789c6d3abb14b764b99263d9296b32aecaadBlock Operator
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