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 4397854 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4399901 epoch_slot_no: 15101 block_no: 4397677 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2247 time: 2020-07-08 09:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7f130696d4e75c9263ea9ee1952f13218354e35e98eebdac0a4c4774de3f937Block Operator
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