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 4397845 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4399892 epoch_slot_no: 15092 block_no: 4397668 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3944 time: 2020-07-08 09:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x451969e6c90ef0853e226f89662e6e87b11d2e42c62b1229dcfdd3a18a293f27Block Operator
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