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 4398009 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4400056 epoch_slot_no: 15256 block_no: 4397832 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1848 time: 2020-07-08 10:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2387900f9bd2fa47aa27422db966ded0edd1637d922cd52f629bca99a3b5871bBlock Operator
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