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 4397849 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4399896 epoch_slot_no: 15096 block_no: 4397672 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 909 time: 2020-07-08 09:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x139560e454fe45fce3e9677069b19f708e1366d78b08c1c682feb5fb0e9a4017Block Operator
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