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 4397453 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4399500 epoch_slot_no: 14700 block_no: 4397276 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4952 time: 2020-07-08 07:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdab633844327995144e84eaaa7e07216323465c9e1fd29e433f715b7b5531744Block Operator
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