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 4397660 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4399707 epoch_slot_no: 14907 block_no: 4397483 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2567 time: 2020-07-08 08:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x983f09e331e9066ea993f1de477c9806b7e5a3918efa8f6bbb1ecb5e8fc2f306Block Operator
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