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 4398135 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4400182 epoch_slot_no: 15382 block_no: 4397958 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1417 time: 2020-07-08 11:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf36d45a6a32809c0642fe0f23d742a52b3552e731114a747a9a3a0780e7274f7Block Operator
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