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 4397605 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4399652 epoch_slot_no: 14852 block_no: 4397428 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3773 time: 2020-07-08 08:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb3a9bace83592b456adcffcf0ad3e8429985198c9db96592bae231845949eaaBlock Operator
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