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 4398372 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4400419 epoch_slot_no: 15619 block_no: 4398195 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4259 time: 2020-07-08 12:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeab9b452b1856c8ede021a2e914fe6c48b4182fe08cd9b14ab79b0629f1c860cBlock Operator
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