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 4397774 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4399821 epoch_slot_no: 15021 block_no: 4397597 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4243 time: 2020-07-08 09:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe31901940500979fc8cd66b34cb77f186ebb8c9b12e69eec9c1eda0ae70b20d5Block Operator
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