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 4397936 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4399983 epoch_slot_no: 15183 block_no: 4397759 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9472 time: 2020-07-08 10:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4b5f1bde3b631698d915b96c64d91062d17ae7f7363c2d4645f58b75124ebfaBlock Operator
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