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 4398325 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4400372 epoch_slot_no: 15572 block_no: 4398148 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2245 time: 2020-07-08 12:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0c614ecf2af52b101a7aa8df35aae2dd0dcc2625d46241f9f846d70b27b74f5Block Operator
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