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 4398400 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4400447 epoch_slot_no: 15647 block_no: 4398223 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2219 time: 2020-07-08 12:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a4867ce5ed0b7411241a30c285e98b74875efa72e9429c367887208c216c37bBlock Operator
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