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 4397957 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4400004 epoch_slot_no: 15204 block_no: 4397780 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2365 time: 2020-07-08 10:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb95206983501c47dc4e8dc3815b64e8102c0aac3e60ac4676d926b8455e5fd0eBlock Operator
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