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 4397535 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4399582 epoch_slot_no: 14782 block_no: 4397358 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2373 time: 2020-07-08 07:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5c2e47e585c167726b433fda9b6c9f2e170f03db25566fe2a17ec00fbac27b8Block Operator
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