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 4397844 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4399891 epoch_slot_no: 15091 block_no: 4397667 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3695 time: 2020-07-08 09:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21ac4d529bd847c3bd3fa9781994c1047b2aaadff993c63ac1d7c77e3f6f7d81Block Operator
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