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 4397404 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4399451 epoch_slot_no: 14651 block_no: 4397227 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2397 time: 2020-07-08 07:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5400229ce526d82de9b0db3e0300451f2001cf77ae7a2f57c1b197297bd6ee2Block Operator
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