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 4397511 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4399558 epoch_slot_no: 14758 block_no: 4397334 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3195 time: 2020-07-08 07:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17545bb8e4870f293631d619a653904815e4b33942a4bf680ef36f1ea2a8124fBlock Operator
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