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 4397694 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4399741 epoch_slot_no: 14941 block_no: 4397517 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6971 time: 2020-07-08 08:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c33d7a869f182e9cd50a6e56f1402b167260fa3a67651c3039e4dc9adbe19c0Block Operator
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