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 4398436 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4400483 epoch_slot_no: 15683 block_no: 4398259 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3383 time: 2020-07-08 12:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa16a417449a7ca9de09e2bd246499c5a3f2d3353a168719021d2868119c2ad7cBlock Operator
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