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 4398246 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4400293 epoch_slot_no: 15493 block_no: 4398069 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1999 time: 2020-07-08 11:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd694b777059ea8272cecd7074173e4c39397b8964d74c127d2da76800782b4ceBlock Operator
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