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 4397412 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4399459 epoch_slot_no: 14659 block_no: 4397235 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8725 time: 2020-07-08 07:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7cd762c2b20ba6074f8c056db40ed0a82e82de0cd1386ee42a7f248086e556bBlock Operator
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