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 4398087 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4400134 epoch_slot_no: 15334 block_no: 4397910 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1435 time: 2020-07-08 10:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3eda66f27f1d28d0b4d80ef06ca6613a169adfe3b7e12a762f943899823cc3aBlock Operator
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