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 4398390 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4400437 epoch_slot_no: 15637 block_no: 4398213 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5616 time: 2020-07-08 12:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8852f24cfd9a2436f5183d5c163c2e1135d6df67eea4eed1e072f46e1f90cd47Block Operator
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