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 4397530 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 4399577 epoch_slot_no: 14777 block_no: 4397353 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 26227 time: 2020-07-08 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61e1d8c09f554b116c7bd83c58f5ad839dfbbcad5a47b3c88c2fb11ce127c523Block Operator
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