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 4398121 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4400168 epoch_slot_no: 15368 block_no: 4397944 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1459 time: 2020-07-08 11:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4d119c035687b15cd74f48430d73a8f0afd608b56dde5fe8c8b41a52bb62e4fBlock Operator
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