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 4397526 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4399573 epoch_slot_no: 14773 block_no: 4397349 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1576 time: 2020-07-08 07:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x357c5ae84e209ac261c5d7d42f8768e0e7cd20515af8c30129173798ff776b1fBlock Operator
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