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 4397793 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4399840 epoch_slot_no: 15040 block_no: 4397616 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5589 time: 2020-07-08 09:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf0ec7bc322449987ed4770b2c7f01bb06d3a6e536bfb44776ade5c50f4a0d40Block Operator
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