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 4397638 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4399685 epoch_slot_no: 14885 block_no: 4397461 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2020-07-08 08:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2285692b2423cfe28c4754ef47b1580e6ec5ab4425dc712f08f8c1b8e131db6Block Operator
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