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 4398034 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4400081 epoch_slot_no: 15281 block_no: 4397857 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2767 time: 2020-07-08 10:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d162c195cc4daa21d59e106ab24bb75d3931691b3eb846b7d9a5c9ef6d14441Block Operator
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