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 4397647 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4399694 epoch_slot_no: 14894 block_no: 4397470 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1135 time: 2020-07-08 08:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e0a46546b04f2cd5c294055feb1d440c649bb3ca232be09ac88fc1199eb9768Block Operator
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