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 4397955 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4400002 epoch_slot_no: 15202 block_no: 4397778 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8268 time: 2020-07-08 10:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b36bae5aaf69cac9fc6fb029c10954706c45d24ce7b4cc963fb2a9e1ee914d5Block Operator
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