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 4397408 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4399455 epoch_slot_no: 14655 block_no: 4397231 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3044 time: 2020-07-08 07:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf225122048c5f8965613ae5e2650fb51f3c24f9ae48fda5974e68aedd5a5a835Block Operator
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