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 4397964 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4400011 epoch_slot_no: 15211 block_no: 4397787 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3691 time: 2020-07-08 10:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe48a8335cfb9ecdf6a0ba71a95b981c7f7c2bb69b4479bd38909a049c0fb40bdBlock Operator
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