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 4397665 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4399712 epoch_slot_no: 14912 block_no: 4397488 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2135 time: 2020-07-08 08:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa11ce5674b3961ba211625542a76915db7e6b3b152103de16e9ca48041e3643Block Operator
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