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 4397601 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4399648 epoch_slot_no: 14848 block_no: 4397424 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2452 time: 2020-07-08 08:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23f48fc3402e6357ef05d49c36a8cc50ca347369c18ce4f3f5ba1808430cb158Block Operator
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