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 4397799 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4399846 epoch_slot_no: 15046 block_no: 4397622 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1905 time: 2020-07-08 09:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4789af84821a1d43a34a3ba394b886c6de54b51c24c9fd502891373f049dcbbfBlock Operator
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