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 4397992 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4400039 epoch_slot_no: 15239 block_no: 4397815 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5126 time: 2020-07-08 10:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x760ed4fad27d9d60dba8e3facdb2a49e13cab83d9390951f1655b998f4d94d83Block Operator
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