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 4397667 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4399714 epoch_slot_no: 14914 block_no: 4397490 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7977 time: 2020-07-08 08:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d77be1ef6e3449b5205dc6d08a00527cd285f30fe0c90d2d0fa7e9d6d864b26Block Operator
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