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 4397499 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4399546 epoch_slot_no: 14746 block_no: 4397322 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2615 time: 2020-07-08 07:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa827960669ce9b679eb9c45be22645f6fc3939af7cbbe0a86210cc8aa0d02967Block Operator
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