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 4398345 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4400392 epoch_slot_no: 15592 block_no: 4398168 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3586 time: 2020-07-08 12:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5cb124096bac1801ac379a12c7d477eddc60a8ffa14a5ad5b14859eede1cb43Block Operator
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