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 4398195 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4400242 epoch_slot_no: 15442 block_no: 4398018 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2548 time: 2020-07-08 11:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c0379b6c18bf7088fb5a120bbe06542f38c695dd6adec0b46d018c75588d9d8Block Operator
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