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 4397700 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4399747 epoch_slot_no: 14947 block_no: 4397523 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4366 time: 2020-07-08 08:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f2ee44784a947784e8a01095428c0730c292f2eaec6edc0d6840c88d7f7893bBlock Operator
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