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 4397794 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4399841 epoch_slot_no: 15041 block_no: 4397617 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2760 time: 2020-07-08 09:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c87f7f3099a770cd0a2ede33e24dc2636721b064d6119387a3be80f10564968Block Operator
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