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 4397825 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4399872 epoch_slot_no: 15072 block_no: 4397648 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-07-08 09:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f6b7a7d8ede7f7b1a7a24ee6e4493708e395c5b61c3d295d73e272353cb9b52Block Operator
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