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 4397943 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4399990 epoch_slot_no: 15190 block_no: 4397766 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2833 time: 2020-07-08 10:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18ab9ae617842fef7ca4da97e2dc91f9850bce3ba9972ea796614f7001170eb3Block Operator
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