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 4397650 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4399697 epoch_slot_no: 14897 block_no: 4397473 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1680 time: 2020-07-08 08:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b9e6c988be355fbff09323dadbb85ead9013e367a1d274d7df436ae308d4f01Block Operator
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