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 4398008 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4400055 epoch_slot_no: 15255 block_no: 4397831 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3830 time: 2020-07-08 10:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x889bfc9ee2d2d364833b46e8b52a4b28f6cd5a1e1fed3a9a4dc0553675ab7561Block Operator
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