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 4398204 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4400251 epoch_slot_no: 15451 block_no: 4398027 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10390 time: 2020-07-08 11:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7da192aaf2803ec838b62ee8f9389b4d2108f90fc7b932218dce2d2d24fa0974Block Operator
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