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 4397634 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4399681 epoch_slot_no: 14881 block_no: 4397457 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5131 time: 2020-07-08 08:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc67eea738248a2326ed4263344b345d8dbb3374341e08b2e2e70b296091d540bBlock Operator
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