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 4397891 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4399938 epoch_slot_no: 15138 block_no: 4397714 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4770 time: 2020-07-08 09:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x707ef7bca4c4486c43cdb6da931a1ffe0a7aadae06c35d5109510c24bee5bf92Block Operator
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