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 4398250 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4400297 epoch_slot_no: 15497 block_no: 4398073 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7882 time: 2020-07-08 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc668f06b68b0b93b6d4d879af335e5bd444096a62ccf2d0ceb5e8dab78ca6c0Block Operator
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