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 4398316 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4400363 epoch_slot_no: 15563 block_no: 4398139 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1824 time: 2020-07-08 12:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44a1d1db0ccf4b58a422b803977143f0d7bb3f4ecbf130aba5908d0e399f6561Block Operator
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