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 4398071 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4400118 epoch_slot_no: 15318 block_no: 4397894 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6724 time: 2020-07-08 10:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53e48b846fafde4d145ebfe91dd8a0205392e7c1ca1d06703352595d66a87363Block Operator
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