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 4398220 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4400267 epoch_slot_no: 15467 block_no: 4398043 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2042 time: 2020-07-08 11:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20c01724f687aca32bbd3513dfbd16b8513728d038795976e59fc35317ec78b0Block Operator
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