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 4398044 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4400091 epoch_slot_no: 15291 block_no: 4397867 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3940 time: 2020-07-08 10:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a13d25dc5a90587e79096ee89c66faaa556ea6a21506557bbe1fc8fc329bc48Block Operator
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