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 4398131 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4400178 epoch_slot_no: 15378 block_no: 4397954 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1417 time: 2020-07-08 11:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x847f47c50ebb074474389ccea2f7bb49a8452697e363f67d81a552e51ee49d5fBlock Operator
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