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 4398410 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4400457 epoch_slot_no: 15657 block_no: 4398233 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-07-08 12:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf42d8dbdf3172557ff78c48a432020e68d725eab0e8d0758e9bf11ff9f787a3bBlock Operator
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