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 4397543 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4399590 epoch_slot_no: 14790 block_no: 4397366 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2902 time: 2020-07-08 07:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x547879abcaa322fe8d9d0e20afed362f9fcf84a2665247562a40ea5564a9e9fcBlock Operator
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