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 4397876 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4399923 epoch_slot_no: 15123 block_no: 4397699 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4894 time: 2020-07-08 09:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb99af87bad291ee54d853761b6e3aa0adec4d43fbd17cb01a91b8ad4c09c565Block Operator
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