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 4398067 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4400114 epoch_slot_no: 15314 block_no: 4397890 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2133 time: 2020-07-08 10:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bc8cc7c4bf2837cba17a1e9f8627317aeb05a2c164ad567661d0fbff5e9ef41Block Operator
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