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 4397980 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4400027 epoch_slot_no: 15227 block_no: 4397803 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2824 time: 2020-07-08 10:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6661757500624aa619fcee80aa2ae94d5544dcb1b59ac7cb4dea261961d4dfa1Block Operator
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